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Stablecoins Will Drive Institutional Adoption in Asia: Chainalysis CEO
In an interview, Michael Gronager also said it doesn't matter who wins the U.S. presidential election.
Tether Hires PayPal Government Affairs Ace as U.S. Scrutiny Unresolved
The world's leading stablecoin issuer brought on Jesse Spiro, who has previously handled government interactions for Chainalysis and PayPal.
India and Nigeria Lead the World in Crypto Adoption Again, but Indonesia Is Fastest Growing: Chainalysis
The U.S. maintained its fourth position from 2023, while Vietnam fell from third to fifth.
'Pig Butchering' Scams Average More Than $4.5K Per Payment: Chainalysis
Chainalysis warns crypto traders and investors in a new report that the so-called pig butchering scam remains an extremely dangerous threat. Pig butchering scams grew significantly in 2023, more than doubling revenue year-over-year. According to Chainalysis, an average payment in a pig butchering scam could go as high as $4,593, and many victims likely make multiple payments to an individual scam address. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
'Pig Butchering' Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says
While other types of illicit activity are growing, scams are the biggest issue, Wednesday's report from the analytics firm said.
Trump's Odds of Victory Hit All-Time High on Polymarket After Shooting; Alexey Pertsev Denied Bail
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Polymarket's probability for former president Donald Trump to retake the White House jumped to an all-time high on Saturday after he was injured from a shooting at a Pennsylvania rally. Plus, Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev was denied bail by a Dutch court on Friday, and Chainalysis releases a new report on money-laundering.
Traditional Money Launderers Appear to Be Using Crypto, Chainalysis Says
The crypto tracing company's latest report shines a light on potential money laundering.
Why Scammers Are Turning to Cryptocurrencies
According to data from Chainalysis, the amount of crypto stolen by impersonators and tax authority scams was an estimated $24 million in 2023. The firm estimates that the total amount stolen is nearly $17 million for 2024 as of April. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Tether Enters Transaction Surveillance Partnership with Chainalysis as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
The monitoring system would help Tether identify risky crypto addresses that could be used for bypassing sanctions or illicit activities like terrorist financing, the company said.
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.
