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what's Chainalysis?

Chainalysis is a leading blockchain analytics company that provides software and services to track cryptocurrency transactions, ensure compliance, and support investigations. Founded in 2014, it specializes in analyzing public blockchain data to identify illicit activities, such as money laundering or ransomware payments, using advanced tools like machine learning and forensic expertise. Its solutions help governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses by mapping on-chain activities to real-world entities, including wallet clustering and risk scoring. The company's platform includes products like Reactor for investigations and Know Your Transaction (KYT) for real-time monitoring. Chainalysis collaborates with agencies like the FBI and IRS, as well as exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase, to foster a safer crypto ecosystem. It supports multiple blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others, and has expanded into areas like DeFi and NFT analytics to address evolving threats in the digital asset space.

Snapshot

Crypto theft reached $3.41B in 2025, up from 2024, with 158k wallet compromises.

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ONCHAIN METRICS

Reported that cryptocurrency theft totaled over $3.41 billion from January through early December 2025, marking an increase from 2024's $3.38 billion, with personal wallet compromises reaching 158,000 cases involving at least 80,000 unique victims.

1M ago

Partnership with CoinGecko API provides pricing data for 20M+ tokens to support onchain security operations.

Chainalysis participates in Tempo's testnet ecosystem as an infrastructure provider under the identity, compliance and risk category.

Chainalysis solutions become available on AWS cloud platform, enabling thousands of AWS customers to procure and manage blockchain intelligence tools through their AWS accounts.

Data reveals 11 of top 20 countries for crypto adoption are Asian, India ranks first globally, and Japan records 120% onchain activity growth in the past year.

UAE recorded over $30B in crypto inflows from July 2023 to June 2024, up 42% year-on-year, according to Chainalysis data.

Chainalysis ranks #23 on Silicon Valley Defense Group's NatSec100 List of top 100 venture-backed dual-use and defense technology companies supporting U.S. national security.

Chainalysis issues clarification stating they did not conduct the analysis cited in recent Binance announcement, and the Binance analysis excludes certain illicit activity categories including ransomware and hacked funds, covering only direct exposure.

Chainalysis participated in Cyber Patrol, a week-long operation with Binance, Europol, EUIPO, Irdeto, Premier League, and Maltego that traced over $55M in crypto linked to illicit IPTV, identified 69 pirate sites, and disrupted 25 services.

Crypto accounts for approximately 20% of payment methods used by pirate streaming services. Chainalysis supports Irdeto, Premier League, Europol, AAPA, Coinbase, and Binance in disrupting pirate streaming networks that rely on crypto.

New data from Chainalysis and TRM Labs shows centralized exchange illicit activity declined sharply since early 2023, with Binance recording a 96% reduction in illicit exposure and outperforming industry averages.

Chainalysis reports $2.3 trillion in North American crypto transactions from July 2024 to June 2025, with 45% of volume in transfers exceeding $10 million.

Chainalysis reports pig-butchering scams escalated into a national security threat, driven by organized crime and AI-powered tactics.

2M ago

Chainalysis contributes to the UK techUK Anti-Fraud Report 2025 on technology's role in fighting online fraud, with the report emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and resilience between public and private sectors.

Chainalysis screens over 24,000 wallets with $1.74 billion in deposits for Stable's Pre-Deposit Vault Phase 2 KYC process with deadline of November 11th.

Chainalysis data shows illicit cryptocurrency activity was 0.14% of total on-chain volume in 2024.

Chainalysis hosts inaugural Nodes Nigeria conference in Lagos on January 21, 2026, targeting public and private sector leaders from law enforcement, TradFi, DeFi, regulatory, and national security communities.

Chainalysis joins Chainlink's Automated Compliance Engine (ACE) partner ecosystem as a risk scoring platform, streaming wallet and transaction risk scores directly into ACE policies for institutional-grade AML controls.

Chainalysis participates in Ripple Swell 2025 conference in New York on November 4-5, 2025, alongside institutional leaders from Kraken and Citi at an invite-only event focused on institutional digital asset adoption.

Links 2026 conference scheduled for March 31-April 1, 2026 in NYC with Call for Papers now open until December 31, 2025.

Microsoft's first civil action against RaccoonO365 phishing network uses Chainalysis Reactor to trace $100K in cryptocurrency payments spanning 94 countries.

Chainalysis provides critical blockchain intelligence for Multilateral Sanctions and Measures Team comprehensive report covering North Korea cyber operations and IT worker activities.

Russia processed over $376 billion in crypto transactions from July 2024 to June 2025, becoming Europe's crypto capital according to analysis, driven by sanctioned entities using crypto for cross-border payments.

Colombian National Police dismantle transnational "Black Jack" money laundering network linked to Clan del Golfo criminal organization using Chainalysis Crypto Investigation Solution.

Partnership with Coinbase disrupts crypto-enabled fentanyl trafficking through intelligence sprint that identifies 17,000+ transactions and shares 41 intelligence packages across 12 countries.

3M ago

Analysis flags $75B in digital funds linked to illicit activity as potentially recoverable by governments.

Acknowledges TU Delft Netherlands for independent assessment work, positioning approach against competitors who allegedly threaten legal action against researchers.

4M ago

Major enforcement action freezes $50M in pig butchering scam funds through Binance and APAC law enforcement partnership.

New Rapid product provides instant crypto address analysis without requiring technical expertise.

5M ago

Named in CNBC's Top 20 Fintech Companies in Digital Assets for 2025, alongside major industry players.

GENIUS Act becomes law in U.S., establishing new stablecoin licensing and reserve requirements for crypto compliance.

Italian law enforcement dismantles €8.8M illicit crypto exchange using multiple forensic tools.

6M ago

First-ever Greek crypto seizure achieved through collaboration with Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority to freeze Bybit hack funds.

CEO testifies at Senate Banking Committee hearing tomorrow at 10:15 AM ET regarding digital asset market structure legislation.

7M ago

30M+ previously unidentified blockchain addresses newly labeled, expanding intelligence coverage for fraud detection and wallet identification.

Major Italian bank implements blockchain analytics for AML compliance and law enforcement collaboration.

9M ago

PitchBook data indicates 82% probability of public listing in 2025.

$150M acquisition of Alterya completed amid broader crypto M&A surge in Q1 '25.