A U.K. court has ordered Bitfinex to freeze nearly $1 million in bitcoin after the crypto exchange and blockchain sleuthing firm Chainalysis traced the funds to a ransomware payment.
WATCH: Chainalysis Chief Economist Wants Crypto to Move Past ‘Buying Drugs on the Silk Road’
Chainalysis’ chief economist sits down with Daniel Kuhn to talk about how to bring crypto out of the cybercrime ghetto.
Blockchain Sleuthing Firm Chainalysis Slashes 20% of Workforce
Chainalysis laid off 39 employees Thursday citing the need for a “path to profitability.”
Chainalysis’ ‘Kryptos’ Tool Is an Inside Look for Outside Investors
Kryptos is the firm’s first product for institutions, joining KYT, an anti money laundering tool, and Reactor, which traces criminal money flow.
Chainalysis Adds More ERC-20 Tokens to Crypto Sleuthing Service
Chainalysis’ expansion brings its compliance and tracking software – a favorite among federal investigators – to a larger swath of ERC-20 tokens.
Ripple’s Xpring Launches Crypto, Fiat Payments That Integrate Into Any App
Xpring says its tech uses XRP ledger to make it possible for developers to integrate payments into any application.
Bittrex Adopts Chainalysis KYT Software to Flag Suspicious Activity
Bittrex’s implementation of the intelligence software may help prevent bad actors from operating on the American exchange.
Chainalysis Hires FinCEN Vet to Tackle Crypto’s New ‘Travel Rule’ Challenge
Chainalysis has hired a FinCEN official to help crypto firms comply with tough new FATF data-sharing requirements.
Just 376 Individuals Hold 33% of All Ether Cryptocurrency: Chainalysis
A third of all ether is owned by just 376 whales, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis says. Yet that number is down from some previous years.
Chainalysis Adds Real-Time Transaction Monitoring for 4 More Cryptos
Blockchain compliance startup Chainalysis has added support for Binance’s native token BNB and three stablecoins to its transaction monitoring tool.
Japan’s Biggest Bank Invests in Crypto Sleuthing Startup Chainalysis
Japanese bank MUFG has backed an additional Series B raise for crypto analytics startup Chainalysis, bringing its round total to $36 million.
‘Onerous’ FATF Recommendations Harmful for Crypto Transparency: Chainalysis
The international watchdog’s draft recommendation for KYC compliance are unrealistic and may be harmful to the crypto industry, says Chainalysis.
Coinbase Acquires Blockchain-Tracking Startup Neutrino for Undisclosed Price
Coinbase has acquired blockchain analytics startup Neutrino as part of a push to offer more diverse crypto assets.
Blockchain Sleuthing Startup Chainalysis Raises $30 Million
The Series B funding was led by seasoned VC firm Accel and included investment from Benchmark, which led the firm’s $16m Series A.
Two Groups Responsible for 60% of All Crypto Exchange Hacks: Report
Two groups alone are responsible for a majority of hacks at cryptocurrency exchanges to date, Chainalysis research suggests.
Crypto Exchange Binance Adds Compliance Tools from Chainalysis
Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is rolling out new software to aid detection of potentially illicit transactions.
HODL No More? The Amount of Bitcoin in Active Wallets Is Near Record Highs
An increasing amount of bitcoin is held by active individual users, suggesting the market is ripe for transactional growth, according to Chainalysis.
Chainalysis Raises $16 Million for Real-Time Crypto Compliance
Blockchain startup Chainalysis has today announced a $16 million funding round and a new real-time transaction analysis tool.