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[REPORT PREVIEW] The Chainalysis Crypto Myth Busting Report

This blog is a preview of our Crypto Myth Busting Report. Sign up here to download the full report! From…

Multichain Protocol Experiences Mysterious Withdrawals, Suggesting Multi-Million Dollar Hack or Rug Pull [UPDATED 7/19/23]

New updates, 7/19/23: Multichain protocol ceases operations, CEO and sister arrested A week after cross-chain bridge protocol Multichain experienced unauthorized…

Unleashing the Power of Real-time Crypto Data for Developers: Podcast Ep. 63

Episode 63 of the Public Key podcast is here! We have another packed house on the podcast as Chainalysis welcomes…

Employee Stories: Henry Fletcher, Enterprise Account Executive

Meet Henry Fletcher.  Henry was recently promoted from Sales Development Representative to Account Executive at Chainalysis.  He’s originally from Chicago…

Chainalysis In Action: Israeli Authorities Disrupt Hezbollah and Iran Quds Force Terrorism Financing Crypto Infrastructure, Seize $1.7 Million in First [Updated 3/26/24]

Update, 3/26/24: OFAC sanctions Al-Law, highlights cryptocurrency address previously identified by NBCTF On March 26, 2024, OFAC sanctioned Syria-based hawala…

Introduction to ERC-20 Tokens

A transformative aspect of public blockchains is their openness, allowing anyone to participate in and influence the activities of an…

Everything to Know About Staking, Staking As A Service, and Canada Crypto Regulations: Podcast Ep. 62

Episode 62 of the Public Key podcast is here! With the crypto regulatory climate heating up in the US, we…

[REPORT PREVIEW] The Chainalysis Guide to On-Chain User Segmentation for Crypto Exchanges

This blog is a preview of our Guide to On-Chain User Segmentation for Crypto Exchanges. Sign up here to download…

Exploring Web3 Gaming and DeFi Solutions in APAC Built on Tezos: Podcast Ep. 61

Episode 61 of the Public Key podcast is here! Our APAC-focused episodes continue as we talk about the expansion of…

Cryptocurrency Mining Pools and Money Laundering: Two Real World Examples

Cryptocurrency mining is a crucial part of our industry, but it also holds special appeal to bad actors, as it…

Life at Chainalysis: Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May was Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) across the United States!  The term “Asian Pacific American” broadly encompasses all…

Malaysian Crypto Regulations and Role of Third-Party Custodians for Consumer Protection: Podcast Ep. 60

Episode 60 of the Public Key podcast is here! Our APAC-focused episodes continue as we venture into discussions about Malaysia…

Introducing Coinbase Commerce to Allow Our Customers to Pay with Variety of Digital Assets, Including DeFi Tokens

We are excited to announce that we’ve integrated Coinbase Commerce so that our customers can conveniently settle their invoices using…

Everything You Need to Know About APAC Crypto Regulations: Podcast Ep. 59

Episode 59 of the Public Key podcast is here! The regulatory landscape in jurisdictions like Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and…

[UPDATED 12/1/23] South Korea Sanctions North Korea Hacking Group Kimsuky, Identifies Related Crypto Addresses. U.S. and Japan Follow Suit.

Update, 11/30/23: U.S. and Japan join South Korea in sanctioning Kimsuky On November 30, 2023, the United States’ Office of…

Employee Stories: Álvaro García Vizcayo, Training Specialist, Chainalysis Academy

Meet Álvaro García Vizcayo.  Álvaro is a Training Specialist at Chainalysis based in Amsterdam, NL. Álvaro recently traveled to Kigali,…

Exploring the Path to Digital Asset Adoption in Traditional Financial Markets: Podcast Ep. 58

Episode 58 of the Public Key podcast is here! Imagine if we could remove the complexity of traditional institutions working…

Welcoming Transpose to Chainalysis

Today we’re announcing that Chainalysis acquired Transpose, a blockchain data and infrastructure company that makes building applications using web3 data…