Cryptocurrency
The 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index: Emerging Markets Lead in Grassroots Adoption, China Remains Active Despite Ban, and Crypto Fundamentals Appear Healthy
We’re excited to share with you Chainalysis’ 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index. For the third consecutive year, we ranked all…
Cryptocurrency Markets Aren’t Liquid Enough for Mass Russian Sanctions Evasion
One question many have asked is whether or not cryptocurrency markets have enough liquidity to allow for mass sanctions evasion…
Is Bitcoin Traceable?
Blockchains may be public, but they're not easy to read. Transaction graphing tools make these otherwise perplexing activities easy to understand, analyze, and see.
체이널리시스, 가상자산 제재 감시 툴 ‘오라클’ 무료 출시
블록체인 데이터 플랫폼 기업 체이널리시스(한국지사장 백용기)가 가상자산 제재 감시 툴인 체이널리시스 오라클(Chainalysis oracle)을 예정보다 빨리 출시했다고 밝혔다. API는 다음 달…
Cryptocurrency Brings Millions in Aid to Ukraine, But Could It Also Be Used For Russian Sanctions Evasion?
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, cryptocurrency is taking on an important role in the conflict. On the positive side,…
History Has Its Eyes on Crypto. Let’s Prove It’s on the Right Side.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, people from all over the world have donated tens of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency…
Exploring Blockchains: A Simple Guide
Few technologies inspire as much excitement and skepticism as blockchains. On the one hand, they’ve birthed a golden age of…
Five Reasons Why 2022 Will Be The Year Regulators Around The World Take On Crypto
Caroline Malcolm is Chainalysis’ Head of International Policy. With the new year now well underway, I’m delighted to announce that…
Criminal Whales Hold over $25 Billion in Cryptocurrency From Multitude of Illicit Sources
This blog is a preview of our 2022 Crypto Crime Report. Sign up here to download your copy now! One positive…
DeFi Takes on Bigger Role in Money Laundering But Small Group of Centralized Services Still Dominate
This blog is a preview of our 2022 Crypto Crime Report. Sign up here to download your copy now! Cybercriminals dealing in…
Meet the Malware Families Helping Hackers Steal and Mine Millions in Cryptocurrency
This blog is a preview of our 2022 Crypto Crime Report. Sign up here to download your copy now! When it comes…
Crypto Tax 101, 201 & 301: What Taxpayers and Tax Authorities Should Consider After Cryptocurrency’s Breakout Year
Whether you’re a taxpayer or tax authority, there’s a lot to consider about crypto when tax season rolls around. Taxpayers…
Crypto Crime Trends for 2022: Illicit Transaction Activity Reaches All-Time High in Value, All-Time Low in Share of All Cryptocurrency Activity
This blog is a preview of our 2022 Crypto Crime Report. Sign up here to download your copy now! Cryptocurrency-based crime hit…
Infrastructure Investment Act Expands Tax Reporting Obligations for Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Others
Roger M. Brown is Chainalysis’ Global Head of Tax Strategy. The Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (“Infrastructure Act”) that President Biden…
FATF’s Updated Guidance Tells Regulators to Focus on Business Models Over Technology and Terminology
On October 28, 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its updated guidance for how member jurisdictions should regulate…