Illicit Crypto Volume in 2024 Hit a Record $40B in 2024: Chainalysis Criminals are no longer using BTC, but instead choosing stablecoins, the report revealed.

Ransomware Payments Fell 35% in 2024 as More Victims Refuse to Pay: Chainalysis According to the blockchain analytics firm, less than half of recorded ransomware attacks resulted in victim payments.

Chainalysis Buys Israeli Fraud Detection Startup Alterya for $150M Alterya’s AI driven fraud models have “substantial opportunities in the traditional market.”

Chainalysis Taps Founder Jonathan Levin as CEO The crypto analytics company’s former leader, Michael Gronager, went on leave in late September.

Tether Taps Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell as Economics Head Gradwell will be responsible for quantifying the Tether economy to regulators.

Traditional Money Launderers Appear to Be Using Crypto, Chainalysis Says The crypto tracing company’s latest report shines a light on potential money laundering.

Chainalysis Hires Former IRS Criminal Investigations Chief Jim Lee In his new role, Lee will advise law enforcement and tax agencies on how they can better fight crypto crime with Chainalysis’ data.

Hamas Crypto Funding Likely ‘Overstated’ – Chainalysis Reports of many millions going to Hamas and other groups are based on faulty analysis, the forensics firm said.

Chainalysis: Hong Kong and China’s OTC Markets Remain Active Despite Crypto Winter East Asia represents almost 8.8% of all transactions globally, a report from the research firm says.

Chainalysis Investigations Lead Is ‘Unaware’ of Scientific Evidence the Surveillance Software Works

Crypto Criminals Stealing Much Less Money in 2023: Chainalysis Report Crypto crimes are raking in far less revenue this year due to a dry-up among hacks and scams, according to Chainalysis.