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Tornado Cash Developer Facing Dutch Charges to Question Chainalysis Data
Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev will be allowed to cross-question blockchain analytics company Chainalysis as he seeks to clear his name of money laundering charges, according to the rulings of a Dutch court. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from Pertsev's case and his upcoming trial. Chainalysis did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Crypto’s Fentanyl Trade Worth Tens of Millions: Security Researchers
Reports from Chainalysis and Elliptic point to the trade for fentanyl precursors and fentanyl itself being fueled by crypto.
Russian Bitcoin Wallets Allegedly Exposed by Apparent Hacker
A mysterious bitcoiner used the OP_RETURN field to call out wallets controlled by FSB and GRU.
EU-Funded Report Calls for Crypto ID Checks to Combat Darknet Markets
A European Commission-funded report has called for tougher identity checks on crypto exchange users as regulators seek to combat the rising use of darknet marketplaces to buy illegal substances. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses the agency's approach to regulation and the role of Chainalysis in this report. Plus, what to expect from the vote next week on landmark new licensing rules for the crypto sector.
Crypto Crime Hit All-Time High of $20.6B in 2022: Chainalysis
Kim Grauer, the blockchain sleuthing firm's head of research, told CoinDesk TV sanctioned activity and hacking were the driving forces behind the rise in illicit transaction volumes last year.
Chainalysis Examines Crypto Hacks In the Bear Market
A new Chainalysis report reveals that last year was the biggest annual period ever for crypto hacks, with roughly $3.8 billion stolen from crypto businesses. Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer breaks down the findings, saying, "there are certain types of crimes are really connected to the bear market."
Illicit Crypto Volumes Hit All-Time Highs: Chainalysis
The new "Crypto Crime Report" from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reveals that illicit crypto transaction volume increased for the second straight year, hitting an all-time high of nearly $21 billion. Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer discusses crypto crime trends in 2023. Plus, fresh insights on crypto hacking activity and money laundering.
Crypto Theft Rose in 2022 as Scams, Ransomware Bounty Fell: Chainalysis
2022 became a year of crypto thefts, but illicit transactions still account only for a meager share of all crypto activity, Chainalysis says.
Darknet Revenues Fell After Hydra’s Shutdown: Chainalysis
After the infamous drug market Hydra was shut down last year, competitors quickly occupied its place.
Blockchain Analytics Firm Chainalysis to Cut Jobs in Reorganization
The cuts will affect less than 5% of Chainalysis' staff, or about 40-50 people.
