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Building trust in blockchains among people, businesses, and governments. Our crypto compliance and investigation software powers hundreds of top institutions.
Manhattan, NY
Joined December 2014
๐ข ๐๐๐: We've received reports that bad actors are impersonating us. If you get any of these messages, don't hesitate to contact local law enforcement and security@chainalysis.com. ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ก ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐
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๐จ1/ Funds stolen from FTX are on the move and exchanges should be on high alert to freeze them if the hacker attempts to cash out.
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Congrats to @laurashin on her new book & reporting into the alleged hacker behind the 2016 DAO attack. This is yet another example of evidence preserved on the blockchain forever. Confirming we helped trace funds despite the attacker's attempts to cover his tracks w/ mixers.
EXCLUSIVE: .With the publication of my book today, I can finally announce: in the course of writing my book, my sources and I believe we uncovered the identity of the Ethereum's 2016 DAO hacker.
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2022 is likely to surpass 2021 as the biggest year for hacking on record. Check out this session from @EFDevcon to learn how: .๐ปthese hackers operate.๐we investigate the flow of funds to try to disrupt attacks.๐ชthe #web3 community can help.#Devcon.
1/ After four hacks yesterday, October is now the biggest month in the biggest year ever for hacking activity, with more than half the month still to go. So far this month, $718 million has been stolen from #DeFi protocols across 11 different hacks.
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Announcement: Chainalysis now supports XRP! We're launching with the top 70 XRP exchanges identified and plan to roll out identifications of major XRP scams and hacks in the coming weeks.
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4/ We are in touch with our partners across the ecosystem as we work to help secure as many assets as possible to return to depositors.
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In recent days following the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel, we have seen overstated metrics and flawed analyses of terrorist groupsโ use of cryptocurrency, and feel compelled to address some misconceptions. ๐งต.
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3/ Funds were bridged from ETH to BTC, likely to be mixed prior to a cash out attempt. You can see this morningโs movements in Reactor:
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1/ ๐ขPSA: We've received reports that bad actors are impersonating us. If you get any of these messages, don't hesitate to contact local law enforcement and security@chainalysis.com.
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THREAD: Based on our blockchain analysis, we can confirm reports speculating that DarkSide #ransomware group has rebranded to BlackMatter. This is part of a trend in which ransomware groups shut down & reemerge with new names, often after law enforcement actions or media scrutiny.
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Weโre thrilled to announce our partnership with @cronos_chain! . This integration will further advance institutional adoption of the Cronos #blockchainโ and digital assets deployed on Cronos. Read on to learn more.
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All you need to know about decentralized oracles are in the latest episode of ๐๏ธ Public Key, featuring @HugoPhilion from @FlareNetworks. ๐ง Tune in to the conversation, hosted by @IanAndrewsDC:
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2/ Reports that the funds stolen from FTX were actually sent to the Securities Commission of The Bahamas are incorrect. Some funds were stolen, and other funds were sent to the regulators.
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THREAD: Updates to OFACโs SDN designation for Lazarus Group confirm that the North Korean cybercriminal group was behind the March hack of Ronin Bridge, in which over $600 million worth of ETH and USDC was stolen.
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1/ After four hacks yesterday, October is now the biggest month in the biggest year ever for hacking activity, with more than half the month still to go. So far this month, $718 million has been stolen from #DeFi protocols across 11 different hacks.
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(1/2) Chainalysis is proud to announce we now support @Algorand! Customers can now perform investigations and transaction monitoring for $algo. Check out the link to learn more!.
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๐ง Episode 79 of the Public Key podcast is all about web3 adoption in traditional finance, with guest @kelmoujahid, Chief Product Officer at @chainlink.
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Our research with @bloomberg shows that the amount of #BitcoinCash (BCH) used in commerce peaked at only $10.5 million in March and has been declining since.
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[THREAD] Here's what we know so far about todayโs #Twitterhack & #Bitcoinscam. As of now, the scamโs main BTC address (bc1. 0wlh) received ~$120k in donations in 375 transactions. No funds have been cashed out at exchanges yet.
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๐งต1/8 While most wallets holding $TRUMP are retail buyers who have roughly broken even, ~50 whales have a realized profit at a wallet level in excess of >$10M. What else do we know from analyzing $TRUMP and $MELANIA โ๏ธon-chain? ๐.
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THREAD: Here's a quick summary of our blog on on the Bitcoin donation made in December to alt-right groups and figures involved in last week's violence at the Capitol.
Last week, Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. One month before, alt-right groups and figures involved in the riot received over $500K worth of Bitcoin from a now-deceased French donor. Hereโs what we know.
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1/ Big picture: FTXโs collapse has shaken the #crypto market. But this is not the first time crypto has faced significant turmoil related to the collapse of an exchange.
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The top 10 countries in our 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index spanned five continents, but Central & Southern Asia dominated the list. See the rest of the top 20 and gain more insights on global crypto usage here.
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1/ The 2022 Geography of Crypto Report is here! . In this ๐งตwe break down some key trends and insights on global #crypto adoption. ๐. Download the report to get the full insights:
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We are thrilled to announce a $100 million Series E financing led by Coatue, bringing our valuation to $4.2 billion
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Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced extensive sanctions against Russian businesses and elites following the countryโs invasion of Ukraine. This has prompted many to ask Chainalysis how Russia may attempt to use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions.
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Utilizing @HalbornSecurity and @Chainalysis Crypto Incident Response, @zetablockchain is improving the security of their platform. Read more on this collaborative effort. โฌ๏ธ.
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1/ Itโs been widely reported that one whale, allegedly a French man named Theo, controlled 4 @Polymarket accounts and had significant positions betting on a Trump win. We estimate he profited ~$78.7M.
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Soon, Chainalysis will support Lightning Network transaction monitoring in KYT! Staying compliant with regulations will be vital as the second layer protocol is adopted and weโre excited to be the first in the industry to offer this support. More here:
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Today, the Department of Justice announced the takedown of the largest darknet child pornography website. Here's how Chainalysis helped.
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Our 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index is here! The top 10 countries spanned 5 continents, but Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) dominated the list. Read on to see the top 20 countries and learn about global adoption trends:
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Last week, Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. One month before, alt-right groups and figures involved in the riot received over $500K worth of Bitcoin from a now-deceased French donor. Hereโs what we know.
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The mastermind behind the @twitter hack known as "Kirk" has been arrested, along with OG handle fixers "Chaewon" and "Rolex." Law enforcement used Chainalysis Reactor to follow the money and complete the investigation in just 16 days. #TwitterHack .
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Our 2021 Crypto Crime Report is here! Get 100+ pages of original data, research, & case studies on the latest trends in cryptocurrency-related crime, such as the ransomware spike, concentration in money laundering, darknet markets' difficulties, and more.
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Our 2022 Crypto Crime Report is now available! Get your copy now for brand new data, research, and case studies on the latest trends in cryptocurrency-based crime.
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Weโre excited to announce Chainalysis has partnered with @dapperlabs, the masterminds behind CryptoKitties ๐ฑ and NBA Top Shot ๐! Our blockchain data platform will help them streamline their compliance processes so they can focus NFTs ๐ผ.
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Discover how Chainalysis contributes to enhanced security in the #crypto space through our collaboration with @wallet_guard. Learn more about ensuring safer transactions and empowering users with valuable insights ๐
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This week on the Public Key podcast, @IanAndrewsDC is joined by Michael Patterson, Chief Compliance Officer of @GenesisTrading, to discuss if now is the time to introduce trust into the crypto industry after a challenging 18 months.
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Other far right figures who received Bitcoin in the donation include Patrick Casey, Vincent Reynouard, and Ethan Ralph, as well as platforms and websites like the Daily Stormer, VDARE, and Gab.
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ICYMI: This week on Public Key, we spoke with @dak_flux, the co-founder of @RunOnFlux, a company on the cutting edge of decentralized cloud infrastructure and building what may be considered the Killer dApp for #web3. Tune in:
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Last night, a hacker stole 2M BNB worth approx. $560M by exploiting a bug in the Binance Bridge.This theft brings the total amount stolen in hacks this year to just under $2.9 billion worth of cryptocurrency, $1.9 billion of which was stolen from cross-chain bridges.
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Announcement: Chainalysis now supports Dash and Zcash! You can read up on the details in our latest blog.
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We are excited to share that we've worked with our longstanding partner @NYDIG_BTC to add #bitcoin to the Chainalysis balance sheet ๐๐.
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We're excited to announce a major leap in @Solana support! Chainalysis now dynamically supports fungible tokens on Solana. This means as new tokens are minted, we automatically expand our coverage. Currently, this accounts for over 5M+ tokens and counting. Why is this
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Alt-right personality Nick Fuentes, who was pictured outside the Capitol but denies entering, was by far the biggest beneficiary of the donation, receiving roughly $250K.
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Weโre thrilled to announce weโve raised a $100M Series C at a $1B+ valuation to expand our global regulatory platform for the surging cryptocurrency market led by Addition, with participation from previous investors @Accel @benchmark & @RibbitCapital
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Chainalysis is collaborating with @SuiNetwork! Leveraging the Sui Guardian program and our intelligence efforts, we'll ingest data to identify bad actors and bring more trust to the Sui ecosystem for exchanges and customers globally. Learn more:
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We're excited to announce that we've raised a $100M Series D at a $2B+ valuation to fuel our continued growth! @Paradigm led the round, with participation from TIME Ventures, investment firm of @Benioff, and previous investors Addition and @RibbitCapital.
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Huge shoutout to @consensys and @tayvano_ whose prior research on this topic was hugely helpful! Check out their Dune dashboard here, which tracks much of this activity in real time.
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OFAC has announced sanctions against Russia-based OTC broker Suex for accepting payments from ransomware attackers and other cybercriminals. Learn more about Suex and see the list of cryptocurrency addresses named in the Suex SDN list entry here.
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We're excited to announce that our Geography of Cryptocurrency report is now available! Download for 100+ pages of data-driven research into regional differences in cryptocurrency adoption and usage, plus interviews from experts!
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Our State of Web3 Report is out now! Download for original data and research into DEXs, DAOs, NFTs, the metaverse, and everything else powering the next phase of innovation in cryptocurrency.
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Today, @TheJusticeDept announced theyโve disrupted high-risk crypto exchange Bitzlato and arrested its founder. Bitzlato has received $32,000 worth of cryptocurrency from pro-Russia paramilitary groups. ๐งต
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THREAD: [1/6] Today, the EU Parliament voted to pass MiCA - the first comprehensive, EU-wide rules for crypto asset service providers and different crypto assets (including stablecoins).
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1/ Today at #AxieCon, Senior Director of Investigations @eeplante joins the @AxieInfinity team to deliver good newsโฆ.
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Congratulations to US law enforcement agencies on the seizure of $3.6B worth of #crypto connected to the 2016 #Bitfinexhack โ the largest recovery of assets from a theft in history. This shows how the permanent blockchain record can assist in recovery
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Our 2021 NFT Market Report is here! Download for original research and case studies on the most popular collections, how the best NFT collectors achieve high ROIs, and more!
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๐ง This episode of #PublicKey features Dima Romanov, Co-founder and CEO of Layer N. @Dima_null discusses blockchain scalability, empowering lowering transaction fees, and using custom Virtual Machines for diverse applications. Tune in:
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We can confirm funds from yesterday's $612M hack are on the move and being returned to #PolyNetwork. We will publish a full analysis later today.
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1/๐จHarmony Hack Update๐จ.From 7:28 GMT to *right now*, the hacker has sent 13.5k ETH to The attack vector & high velocity of structured payments to a mixer is similar to previous attacks that were attributed to DPRK-linked actors.
1/ What happened to Harmonyโs Horizon Bridge?. Weโve investigated the theft with Storyline.
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1/ As we head into a holiday weekend in the US, our Crypto Incident Response team is continuing to work 24/7 with the team at Harmony. We still cannot confirm DPRK is behind the hack, and our teams will continue to provide updates as appropriate.
1/๐จHarmony Hack Update๐จ.From 7:28 GMT to *right now*, the hacker has sent 13.5k ETH to The attack vector & high velocity of structured payments to a mixer is similar to previous attacks that were attributed to DPRK-linked actors.
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We're thrilled to announce a $170 million Series F financing led by GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, with participation from our existing investors, bringing our valuation to $8.6 billion.
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Chainalysis has acquired Transpose, a blockchain data & infrastructure company that makes building applications using web3 data fast and simple. Together we're working toward a more efficient, transparent financial system. Learn more:
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The DOJ cited Bitzlatoโs role as a money laundering destination for ransomware attackers and administrators of the notorious Hydra Market, as well as other cybercriminals, as the impetus for the takedown. More on Hydra:.
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3/ And the number one country on our 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index isโฆ๐ฅ๐ฅVietnam! . ๐Philippines is 2nd .๐Ukraine is 3rd .๐India is 4th .๐US is 5th . Check out the blog to use our interactive map to see where your country ranks.
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Todayโs takedown includes the seizure of Bitzlatoโs servers and the arrest of its founder, Russian national Anatoly Legkodymov, by FBI agents. More from the DOJ: .
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Excited to announce our latest funding round of $30m led by @Accel to support strategic product development of new cryptocurrency use cases and a new office in London! Read more:
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๐ง Discover how Eclipse Labs is merging Solanaโs speed with Ethereumโs liquidity to break cryptoโs transaction per second limits ๐. Tune in to #PublicKey for a game-changing chat with @IanAndrewsDC and Vijay Chetty @0xLitquidity, CEO of @EclipseFND! ๐ก๐
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We can confirm that early this year we saw the largest ransomware payment ever at $75M. The "big game hunting" trend we discussed in our 2024 crime report โ fewer attacks on larger targets with deeper pockets โ is becoming more pronounced.
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Many companies are still struggling to build the infrastructure needed to enter the world of decentralization. Thatโs where @RunOnFlux comes in. Flux co-founder @dak_flux joins host @IanAndrewsDC on Public Key to discuss infrastructure for #web3.
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This week on Public Key, we talk with @Nahmii_io CEO @jacobotoll who's on the front lines of CBDCs & ETH layer-2 protocols. Jacobo walks us through building a decentralized & non-custodial platform that's attractive to governments & financial institutions.
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Our 2021 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report is here! Download now for region-by-region analysis of cryptocurrency trends around the world, plus the full country rankings of our Global Crypto Adoption Index and DeFi Adoption Index.
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Learn how our research and development team accounted for Solanaโs defining characteristics to build out a robust knowledge graph of the #blockchain and make investigation and #compliance workflows more intuitive and fundamentally trusted.
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Introducing โ Cross-Chain Investigations to Reactorโthe best way to follow cryptocurrencies across #blockchains. With this intuitive graphing solution, cross-chain investigations are more efficient than ever. Letโs see it in action. <<A THREAD๐งต>>.
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In July 2022, we shared that Bitzlato is a cashout destination for Project Terricon, a pro-Russia group soliciting cryptocurrency donations in support of Russian militia groups operating in the Donbas region.
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It also shows that domestic extremism isnโt strictly domestic, as this donation came from overseas. Cryptocurrency makes cross-border payments easier and more private, so this is another area for law enforcement to watch.
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4/ Unsurprisingly, the hackers used some of the funds from the different scam addresses to pay into their main collection address to make it seem like more people are participating and benefiting from the scam.
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๐ง Check out this episode of #PublicKey featuring @Accel's Spotlight ON podcast! Jackie Burns Koven, Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Chainalysis, speaks with Accel's @amitku about Chainalysis' origins, battling darknet markets, and AI. Listen now:
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ICYMI: On the latest episode of the Public Podcast, @IanAndrewsDC is joined by the Head of Marketing of @TzApac, @JivTulsiani25, to discuss Tezosโ focus on #NFTs, gaming, and #DeFi solutions. Tune in to hear more:
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We know the PlusToken scammers are still cashing out funds through OTC desks. Are they also dragging down the price of Bitcoin? Here's our analysis.
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It's a common misconception that #crypto is unregulated & opaque. It's been regulated under the BSA since 2013 and operates on transparent public blockchains. With the right tools, government agencies can have better visibility into illicit activity in crypto than traditional $.
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein says regulators could face a nightmare addressing #Bitcoin and other #cryptocurrency concerns. but @philip_gradwell of @chainalysis disagrees. $BTC #BTC #Blockchain #crypto @MelissaLeeCNBC @CNBC
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Weโre excited to introduce our Global DeFi Adoption Index! Check it out to learn which countries are leading the way in grassroots DeFi adoption.
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Chainalysis is honored to be one of the @TIME 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023!. Thank you to our incredible colleagues and partners who work tirelessly to build trust in blockchains; your impact is felt around the world. #TIME100Companies
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Terrorist orgs have historically used and will likely continue to use traditional, fiat-based methods like financial institutions, hawalas, and shell companies as their primary financing vehicles. But some terrorist orgs raise, store, and transfer funds using cryptocurrency.
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(2/2) The technical foundation of Algorand's protocol combined with Chainalysis's data and products provides the trust required for decentralized finance and major digital currencies!.
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What is Monero? How does it work, and where does the future lie for this top privacy coin? Read on to get a breakdown:
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๐ Allow us to reintroduce ourselves. We're Chainalysis, building trust in #blockchains. Crypto has come a long way & so have we. ๐ @gronager & @jony_levin set out to help investigate #crypto hacks. Now, our mission has expanded to realizing complete #blockchain awareness.
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๐ง Tune in to our latest #PublicKey podcast ๐Special Agent Jason Conboy from HSI shares his 17 years of experience fighting cybercrime. From drug trafficking to complex cyberattacks, discover how technology has reshaped the landscape of law enforcement. ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ป
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1/ According to our analysis, Tornado Cash has been used to launder funds from every hack conducted by North Korean-linked hackers this year.
Today, Treasury sanctioned virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, which has been used to launder more than $7 billion worth of virtual currency since its creation in 2019. Virtual currency mixers that assist criminals are a threat to U.S. national security.
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How concentrated is #bitcoin wealth? Our latest research combines money supply analysis and proprietary blockchain data to evaluate the recent $30bn #crypto sell-off, as reported by @FinancialTimes . Read our original post:
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Weโre excited to release our fourth annual Global Crypto Adoption Index! Check out our blog to see 2023โs top countries for grassroots crypto adoption along with some key takeaways.
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Suex is one of the most prolific money laundering crypto services operating, so todayโs sanctions represent a positive step in the fight against cybercrime. We commend OFAC for this designation and are proud to have assisted in the investigation.
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1/ Weโd like to provide updates on some of the market indicators weโre watching following the collapse of FTX last week.
1/ New blog: Hereโs the on-chain look at whatโs happening in crypto markets during one of the wildest weeks in industry history.
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Mark your calendar for tomorrowโs @SenateBanking hearing on illicit finance and digital assets featuring our Co-Founder and CSO @jony_levin.
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1/ ๐จ$90M stolen funds on the move: After 6 years of hodling, the โBlockchain Banditโ has awoken. In this ๐งต we cover how the Blockchain Bandit amassed this treasure trove and where the funds are currently held.
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We used blockchain analysis to provide a comprehensive view of how Bitcoin flows through the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Read to learn who accounts for Bitcoin movements, which types of exchanges dominate, and why Bitcoin lives up to its liquid gold moniker.
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Co-founder and COO @jony_levin joins @jchatterleyCNN on @firstmove to discuss how the private and public sectors can work together to manage the threat from hacking groups.
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๐๐๐3'๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฑ & ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: #PublicKey Podcast with Lindsey Argalas (CEO, @TaxBit). FIs grappling with crypto? Tune in for insights on regulations, taxes & real-world asset tokenization. โก๏ธ
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We're thrilled to partner with @BittrexExchange as we make our #compliance software available for more cryptocurrencies.
NEW: U.S.-based @BittrexExchange has adopted real-time transaction-monitoring software from blockchain compliance firm @Chainalysis. Danny Nelson reports
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