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Bitcoin is undergoing a tech expansion that one expert says will drive 5-fold growth in just 2 years
Bitcoin programmers have been expanding the possibilities behind the blockchain. It could mean fres…
Filip De Mott
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Cryptos, DeFi are soft targets for cyber hackers says a Moody’s report
FTX, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency exchange, is the latest victim of hackers who stole …
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Crypto execs have complaints about the SEC and CFTC. Here's how Chainalysis' policy head believes the industry can find common ground with US regulators.
Caroline Malcolm, Chainalysis' policy head, says even crypto skeptics should have an interest in cl…
April Joyner
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Cyber gangs got away with a record $1.1 billion in crypto ransom payments in 2023
The rise of "ransomware as a service" means less tech skill is required to carry out an attack, Cha…
Yuheng Zhan
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The amount stolen in crypto heists is up 60% this year to $1.9 billion, according to Chainalysis
A report by Chainalysis estimates crypto hackers have gotten away with $1.9 billion from January to…
Jennifer Sor
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North Korean hackers are getting away with a lot less crypto even as theft attempts rise
Among the 20 hacks by North Korean-affiliated cybercriminals last year, the total amount of crypto …
Yuheng Zhan
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China's stock rout has spurred a mad dash into banned bitcoin
China's crypto volumes have outpaced those in Hong Kong as investors shy away from domestic stocks.
Filip De Mott
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A DeFi hacker compromised a lesser-known protocol but forgot to take their winnings
Hackers can cause devastating losses to decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, but sometimes they …
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Crypto investors worldwide raked in $163 billion in gains in 2021, a 400% increase from the prior year as bitcoin and ether prices hit records
Ethereum edged out bitcoin in total realized gains in 2021 at $76.3 billion, said Chainalysis.
Carla Mozée
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There's no evidence Putin is using cryptocurrencies to dodge sanctions and Russia's too big for that anyway, crypto experts tell lawmakers
"You can't flip a switch overnight, and run a G-20 economy on cryptocurrency," Michael Mosier, a de…
Shalini Nagarajan
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The US must invest in digital assets to protect its interests, Chainalysis founder tells Congress. He joins a chorus of experts calling on policymakers to prioritize crypto.
A Senate hearing on Thursday focused on the illicit uses of crypto. An expert tells Insider that mo…
Phil Rosen
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Criminal cryptocurrency 'whales' amassed $25 billion worth of assets in 2021
Chainalysis identified the darknet market as the most common source, followed by funds netted throu…
Isabelle Lee
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Cybercriminals are extorting huge sums of crypto in ransomware attacks as they go after bigger and bigger targets, Chainalysis says
A report by Chainalysis found that ransomware operators have become more effective than ever, and h…
Phil Rosen
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The UN found North Korea used millions of dollars in stolen crypto to fund its missile programs, reports say
At least three crypto exchanges in Asia, Europe, and North America were targeted by North Korea's c…
Hamza Fareed Malik
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The boom in NFTs has led to a spike in crime around digital collectibles. Here are 2 of the most rampant schemes, according to Chainalysis.
Chainalysis identified two rampant schemes criminals used in 2021—wash trading and money laundering…
Isabelle Lee
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Cybercrooks laundered $8.6 billion worth of dirty crypto last year as laundering surged 30%, Chainalysis says.
A Chainalysis report showed $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency was laundered in 2021, marking a 3…
Adam Morgan McCarthy
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Money laundering through NFTs a growing sector: Chainalysis report
According to a report by Blockchain data platform Chainalysis, they found a small but growing po…
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The stunning growth of cryptocurrency markets in 2021 also came with an 80% rise in crypto crimes, new analysis shows
In 2021, crypto-based crimes hit a new all-time high with illicit addresses receiving $14 billion, …
Isabelle Lee
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Cryptocurrencies should not be viewed as their own asset class and should be evaluated individually, an SEC director says
"It may be a misnomer to say that digital assets are an asset class," Valerie Szczepanik said. "I t…
Isabelle Lee
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Crypto activity in Asia has grown over 700% in a year thanks to a boom in DeFi: Chainalysis
Crypto-related activity in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific economies soared in the 12 months to June,…