Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached significant levels in 2024, with $ 40.9 billion directed to wallets linked to criminal activities, according to the latest report from Chainalysis. As blockchain systems continue to mature, malicious actors are adopting increasingly sophisticated techniques and refining their operations into organized ventures. Chainalysis Report Highlights Increasing Professionalization of Crypto Crime …
Chainalysis, the blockchain analytics firm, has announced its acquisition of Alterya, a firm that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to combat fraud. Blockchain Analytics Firm Chainalysis Acquires Fraud Detection Startup Alterya Alterya, positioning itself as a preemptive scam detector, claims expertise in thwarting fraudsters before they target their victims. Its clientele reportedly includes major players such […]
Blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis has acquired Hexagate, a Web3 security company focused on the real-time identification and mitigation of blockchain threats, marking a pivotal advancement in blockchain security infrastructure. Chainalysis Expands with Hexagate Acquisition for Real-Time Threat Detection Hexagate reportedly utilizes machine learning to spot dubious activities across blockchain networks, enabling the thwarting of cyberattacks […]
A Chainalysis report reveals that Argentina surpassed Brazil in cryptocurrency value received during the period examined, highlighting the high adoption of stablecoins in Latin America. However, Venezuela was the market that grew the most, rising by 110% despite the current political and economic turmoil the nation is facing. Chainalisis Latam Report: Argentina Beats Brazil, Venezuela’s […]
India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto activity, particularly in lower-income nations. Chainalysis Highlights Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis published an excerpt from its 2024 Geography […]