Blockchain Analysis


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FBI Launches New Crypto Crimes Unit

The FBI is launching the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), which will investigate ransomware and other crimes with tools including blockchain analysis. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the regulatory and industry implications of the details released so far.

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US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack

Federal officials seized some $3.6 billion worth of bitcoin tied to the 2016 hack of the crypto exchange Bitfinex, also arresting two individuals tied to the case who appeared in court Tuesday.

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Finance

On-Chain Data Hub Nansen Eyes Aggressive Growth With $75M Raise

Accel, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund and other VCs are backing an emerging player in making blockchain data make sense. CEO Alex Svanevik explains Nansen’s scaled-up vision.

Nansen co-founders Alex Svanevik and Evgeny Medvedev. (Nansen)

Tech

Bitcoin Adoption Among Far-Right Extremists Leaves Its Mark on the Blockchain

Blockchain sleuthing firm Elliptic has been tracking numerical hate signals left by alt-right groups.

Elliptic has mapped bitcoin transactions with the "1448" hallmarks of alt-right hate groups. (Elliptic)

Finance

TRM Labs Raises $60M as Visa, Amex Play Catch-Up on Crypto Tracking

After Mastercard bought CipherTrace in September, American Express and Visa are throwing their weight behind TRM.

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Tech

Nansen to Bring Crypto Intelligence Tools to Solana Early Next Year

Solana will be Nansen’s first “non-EVM” blockchain when it joins the platform in early 2022.

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Markets

Bitcoin Whale Holdings Reach 2021 High Amid Inflation Fears

The renewed buying amid rising inflation expectations across the globe suggests investment is the primary use case for bitcoin.

Bitcoin whale holdings (Chainalysis)

Finance

TRM Labs to Bring Crypto Tracing Tools to Solana

The company is the first of the major crypto trackers to bring its compliance tools to the Solana blockchain.

TRM Labs co-founders Esteban Castano (left) and Rahul Raina

Markets

Bitcoin Hashrate Could Return to Record Sooner Than Expected

Chinese miners have been speeding up their migration to alternate locales while U.S. miners are expanding their capacity as bitcoin’s price rallies.

The bitcoin hashrate has made a powerful recovery in the past month.

Policy

Russia's Financial Monitoring Agency Wants to Identify and Profile Crypto Users

Rosfinmonitoring will pay $200,000 for a tool to identify crypto users and see if they are involved in criminal activities.

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