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Illicit crypto transactions in 2024 will likely surpass 2023’s record, while criminals pivoted from Bitcoin to stablecoin for laundering stolen wealth.
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The European Union has targeted Russia’s largest sanctioned crypto exchange, though analysts note it has operated successfully under sanctions for years. On Monday, Feb. 24, the European Council introduced the 16th sanctions package, adding Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex to the…
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Crypto adoption in Iran surged in 2024 as citizens sought to escape economic turmoil and government-imposed financial restrictions. According to Chainalysis, Iranian crypto outflows reached $4.18 billion — up 70% year-over-year — as trust in the financial system eroded and…
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High-yield investment scams as well as pig butchering scams received the most crypto among scam sub-classes, at 50.2% and 33.2% respectively, a study shows. Long-term scams, called pig butchering, where victims are slowly tricked into making bigger crypto payments, jumped…
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Ransomware attacks surged last year, but victim payments declined as users refused to meet demands amid increased recovery efficiency by law enforcement.
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Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has partnered with data and software solutions provider Lukka to enhance its Virtual Asset Service Providers risk product. VASPs play a crucial role in the crypto ecosystem by facilitating access and adoption for both retail and…
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The crypto community is split on stablecoins’ future, with some expecting growth and others worried about regulatory hurdles in 2025. Stablecoins are everywhere. Wealthy businesses and VCs see them as a silver bullet for companies struggling with outdated payment systems.…
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Wash trading on Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Coinbase’s Base hit an estimated $2.57 billion in 2024, according to analysts at Chainalysis. Nearly 5% of all tokens launched across various networks in 2024 year had patterns similar to pump-and-dump schemes, blockchain…
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For the first time, the IRS has successfully prosecuted a case of tax fraud solely involving crypto. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has won a major victory, setting a legal precedent in the fight against crypto-related tax fraud. In December…
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North America remains the largest source of extremist crypto donations, but Europe’s rapid growth demonstrates shifting regional dynamics, analysts alarm. Extremist groups worldwide are increasingly relying on crypto, with Europe seeing a concerning rise in activity, U.S.-based blockchain analytics firm…
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Most TRUMP holders are retail investors with less than $100 in profits, while 60 whales have gained over $10 million, according to Chainalysis. The majority of crypto wallets holding the Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin haven’t made much money. According…
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Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has partnered with the Sui Foundation to enhance compliance and security within the Sui ecosystem. The collaboration integrates Chainalysis’s intelligence capabilities with data from the Sui (SUI) Guardian program, enabling more effective monitoring of on-chain activity…
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Cryptocurrency illicit activity is diversifying, with illicit crypto volumes for 2024 expected to surpass $51 billion, according to a new report. While the total volume identified so far is $40.9 billion, historical trends suggest that figure will grow as more…
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Chainalysis has acquired the artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection startup Alterya. The blockchain analytics platform announced the acquisition on Jan. 13, with details in a Business Insider report indicating Chainalysis completed the deal at $150 million. Chainalysis’ announcement did not disclose…
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North Korea’s cyber operations hit new heights in 2024, with hackers linked to the regime stealing $1.6 billion in cryptocurrency, according to a report from Chainalysis. This marks a sharp increase from the $660.5 million stolen in 2023 and underscores…
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Illicit crypto inflows from Japanese exchanges have dropped in 2024, with ETH scams recording a 69% decline, data shows. Crypto fraud and scam activity linked to Japanese crypto exchanges dropped significantly in the first half of 2024, according to data…
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