Chainalysis
Chainalysis Raises $170M at $8.6B Valuation
The crypto sleuthing firm says its tools monitor $1 trillion worth of transactions every month.
How Big Is Crypto Crime, Really?
Estimates of the scale of online crime range from under 1% to nearly half of all crypto activity – CoinDesk analyzes the approach to these estimates.
Uniswap COO on Wash Trading Concerns, New Swap Widget Feature
Uniswap COO Mary-Catherine Lader discusses the crypto exchange’s effort to curve wash trading issues following a Chainalysis report on North Korea’s involvement in crypto exploits. Plus, a conversation about institutional interest in crypto and the launch of Swap Widget feature for third-party applications.
Chainalysis: Bitcoin Less Than 25% of All Cryptocurrencies Stolen by DPRK
Bitcoin accounts for less than a quarter of all cryptocurrencies stolen by North Korea, according to Chainalysis. This comes in light of North Korea’s recent hack of $625 million from Axie Infinity’s Ronin network. How does the security of the Bitcoin blockchain compare with its competitors? “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
US Says N Korea Behind Hack; Binance Closer to Thai Business
Binance is closer to Thai business as Gulf Energy greenlights joint venture. U.S. points finger at North Korea over $600 million Ronin hack. Chainalysis says investors should keep size of crypto hacks in perspective. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Commonwealth Bank's Crypto Services Face Regulatory Delays: Report
The Australian bank was testing a program that allowed customers to hold and use crypto on its app.
Deltec, Chainalysis, Robinhood and More Join Crypto Market Integrity Group
A total of 30 companies have joined the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC) and signed its pledge to combat market manipulation.
Warren Announces New Bill Targeting Foreign Crypto Companies
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced “The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act,” which would allow sanctions on foreign crypto companies for working with sanctioned entities. “The Hash” team discusses the concerns about crypto as a means for sanctions evasion and refers to a statement from Chainalysis’ John Levin regarding blockchain transparency.
Chainalysis Co-Founder Reflects on Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Crypto and Illicit Finance
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee conducted a hearing Thursday on digital assets and illicit finance. Jonathan Levin of blockchain tracking firm Chainalysis shares his opinions after testifying at the hearing. Plus, a larger discussion on Chainalysis’ role in monitoring the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in illicit financial flows.
