Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024
Chainalysis says a combination of law enforcement actions and better defenses led to less money going out to ransomware actors.
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Online scam cycles are getting shorter and more effective, Chainalysis finds
As enforcement and attribution have improved, scammers are ditching static infrastructure and drawn-out schemes for shorter campaigns that use disposable assets.
Unmasking crypto crime: An analysis of China and Iran
Experts explore the growing influence of cryptocurrency in Iran and China, shedding light on large-scale mining operations, money laundering and fentanyl trafficking.
Crypto crime unveiled: A closer look at North Korea and Russia
Joan Heald and Dave Hamilton explore the intricate web of hacking, ransomware attacks, money laundering and illicit cryptocurrency mining that intertwines North Korea and Russia.
How cryptocurrency is reshaping national security
Criminal cryptocurrency activity across the globe poses increasing national security concerns say crypto experts Joan Heald and David Hamilton.
IRS gives Ukraine tools to expose Russian oligarchs hiding riches in crypto exchanges
The agency's crime-fighting unit will provide licenses and training for a Chainalysis platform to track Russian oligarch's assets in Ukraine.
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Report: Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached all-time high in 2022
A sharp increase in crypto-currency related sanctions resulted in far more crypto transactions being considered illicit.
Cryptocurrency ‘mixers’ see record transactions from sanctioned actors
An increase in funds sent from illicit addresses has accelerated the rise, indicating the technology remains attractive to cyber criminals.
FBI takes down dark web marketplace for U.S. citizen personal data
The crime operation may have been connected to Joker's Stash.
Losses to cryptocurrency scams top $1B, FTC reports
Nearly half of the scams originated on social media.