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[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 17] MEV Dark Forest: The Mystery Behind Ethereum Frontrunning

Episode 17 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! In this episode, we talk with “Hazard”, the anonymous CEO…

Vulnerabilities in Cross-chain Bridge Protocols Emerge as Top Security Risk

Following last night’s exploit of the Nomad Bridge, Chainalysis estimates that $2 billion in cryptocurrency has been stolen across 13…

$2 Million and Counting: How Dozens of Pro-Russian Groups Are Using Cryptocurrency Donations to Fund the War in Ukraine

Pro-Russian social media accounts have collected millions of dollars in crypto donations since the start of the war in Ukraine. Here's how.

Introducing Chainalysis Government Solutions

Chainalysis has a long history of supporting U.S. government agencies. We’ve helped on cases involving terrorism financing campaigns, child abuse…

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 16] What You Need To Know Before The EU’s MiCA and Travel Rule Regulations Comes Into Effect

Episode 16 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! In this episode, we talk with Caroline Malcolm  about recent…

Public Sector Survey Preview: Chainalysis 2022 State of Cryptocurrency Investigations

This blog is a preview of our 2022 State of Cryptocurrency Investigations Survey. We polled 300 North American public sector…

Blockchain Analysis for National Security and Law Enforcement Agencies: A Primer

Law enforcement, regulatory, and national security agencies need effective crypto investigation tools. In this article, we explain why.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 15] Why Crypto Mixer Usage Has Reached All-time Highs in 2022

Episode 15 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! In this episode, we talk with Kim Grauer about recent…

Exploring MiCA Licensing: The EU’s New Crypto Regulations, Part 2

On June 30, the European Union recently agreed to some of the most comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations of any jurisdiction globally…

Crypto Mixer Usage Reaches All-time Highs in 2022, With Nation State Actors and Cybercriminals Contributing Significant Volume

Crypto mixers are a go-to tool for cybercriminals on the blockchain. We find that in 2022, crypto addresses tied to…

Introducing Chainalysis Academy

Are you curious about crypto? Have you asked “what’s an NFT” or wondered how blockchain analysis even works? Maybe you’re…

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 14] – Putting The Stability Back Into Stablecoins

Episode 14 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! In this episode, we talk with Caroline Hill from Circle…

MiCA’s Crypto Travel Rule: EU’s New Crypto Regulations, Part 1

After long negotiations, the European Council has agreed on some of the most comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations of any jurisdiction globally…

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 13] Behind the Scenes of the Chainalysis State of Web3 Report

Episode 13 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! In this episode, we talk with Ethan McMahon  about the…

Virtual Real Estate on the Rise in the Metaverse

Recent trends point to a metaverse built on game engines and featuring digital property. Learn how AR, VR, and NFTs are shaping this reality.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 12] Blockchain Investigations and Illicit Threats Emerging In Crypto Ecosystem

Episode 12 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! In this episode, we talk about tracing stolen cryptocurrency and…

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Exploring DAOs: Uncovering Web3 Ownership Realities

Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are a staple of web3. Internet-native and blockchain-based, they're a new management structure for businesses, projects, and communities.

Introducing the Chainalysis Crypto Incident Response Program

The growth in the legitimate use of cryptocurrency is far outpacing the growth of criminal usage, with transactions involving illicit…