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Ransomware Payments Reached $1.1B in 2023: Chainalysis
A report from Chainalysis shows that ransomware payments hit a record high of $1.1 billion last year despite the decline in ransomware volume seen in 2022. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Crypto Money Laundering Dropped 30% Last Year, Chainalysis Says
Illicit addresses sent $22.2 billion in cryptocurrency to services in 2023, a decrease from $31.5 billion in 2022.
Chainalysis, Fireblocks, Gauntlet Make Forbes' Fintech List
The three crypto companies have together raised a total of $2 billion, according to Forbes.
Market Manipulation May Have Hit Majority of New Ethereum Tokens in 2023: Chainalysis
A new study by the on-chain sleuth found possible pump and dump patterns for 54% of tokens listed in 2023.
Crypto Crime: Illicit Activity Represents Under 0.5% of On-Chain Activity in 2023
In its latest report, on-chain analytics firm, Chainalysis says that the total dollar amount of cryptocurrencies received by illicit addresses was down in 2023. $24.2B was received by illicit addresses representing sanctioned entities, scams, and more. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Crypto Crime Amounted to Over $24B in 2023: Chainalysis
The figure is nearly 40% less than that of 2022, however it is only provisional, Chainalysis stressed.
Crypto Crimes Report: Why Targeted Approval Phishing Scams Are Growing
According to Chainalysis, targeted approval phishing scams saw tremendous growth over the last two years, with at least $374 million suspected stolen in 2023. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down "The Chart of the Day."
Crypto VC C1 With Coinbase Lineage Eyes Acquisition in Australia: Report
Australia has taken a cautious approach to the larger crypto industry ever since the collapse of FTX.
KPMG Canada Teams Up With Chainalysis to Fight Crypto Frauds and Exploits
The duo will help companies adhere to crypto regulations and advance anti-money laundering compliance programs.
Stablecoin Activity 'Starting to Move Outside of the U.S.': Chainalysis Exec
Despite crypto winter, Chainalysis says that stablecoin activity has remained resilient, but most of the growth is happening outside the US. Chainalysis Global VP of Public Policy Caroline Malcolm discusses the key takeaways and the what the future of stablecoin regulation could look like.
