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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.
Binance Processed $346M Worth of Bitcoin Trades for Bitzlato: Reuters
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, processed $345.8 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) transactions for crypto exchange Bitzlato, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing data by blockchain research firm Chainalysis. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments after Bitzlato's founder was recently arrested in Miami.
Ransomware Variants Are on the Rise but Overall Gains Decline: Chainalysis
Victims appear to have become less willing to pay, according to a new report.
DeFi Platforms Need to Beef Up Security, Former Prosecutor Says
Ari Redbord, who now works at crypto sleuthing firm TRM Labs, says attackers are becoming more sophisticated.
