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Crypto Adoption Slowed in Last Year but Remains Above Pre-2021 Levels: Chainalysis Study

Chainalysis' "2022 Geography of Cryptocurrency" report also found that 18 of the 20 countries where crypto adoption was highest were low- to middle-income countries.

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Bridge Security Is ‘Unresolved Technical Challenge,’ Chainalysis Research Director Says

Kimberly Grauer said on CoinDesk TV's “First Mover” program that industry figures must work together to make the software safer.

Kim Grauer, director of research at Chainalysis (Chainalysis)

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North Korea Responsible for About 60% of Crypto Hacks: Chainalysis

Chainalysis Director of Research Kimberly Grauer discusses North Korea's role in crypto hacks, saying the country is a "big part of this picture" and responsible for "about 60% of the value hacked."

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Hacking Isn't the Hardest Part, It's Getting Away With Those Funds: Chainalysis Researcher

The $114 million Mango Market hacker revealed himself and returned a large sum of the stolen funds. Chainalysis Head of Research Kimberly Grauer says the "money laundering process is the hardest part." Plus, she discusses insights into how the blockchain sleuthing firm traces crypto hacks.

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$114M Mango Markets Exploiter Outs Himself

Avraham Eisenberg, who has publicly acknowledged his role in last week's $114 million exploit of decentralized crypto exchange Mango Markets, returned $67 million Saturday as he defended his actions. Chainalysis Inc. Director of Research Kimberly Grauer discusses the details and the wider landscape of crypto crime.

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October Becomes Worst Month for Crypto Hacks With Two Weeks to Go

Over $718 million has been stolen from DeFi protocols across eleven different hacks this month so far, per research firm Chainalysis.

Revolut's customer data was compromised by a phishing attack. (Shutterstock)

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Interest Surges in Bitcoin Speculation; MENA Was Fastest-Growing Crypto Market: Chainalysis

Open interest in bitcoin perpetual swaps has spiked to an all-time high. Plus, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was the fastest-growing market for crypto adoption from July 2021 to June 2022 according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

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Middle East/North Africa Was Fastest-Growing Crypto Market Over Past 12 Months: Chainalysis

MENA-based users received $566 billion in cryptocurrency from July 2021 to June 2022

Crypto usage has surged in the Middle East and Africa. (Arek Socha/Pixabay)

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Crypto Retail Payments Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa: Chainalysis

A new report by blockchain data firm Chainalysis reveals crypto is quietly thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa. Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer discusses the region's state of crypto, breaking down the latest data on adoption and usage trends.

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Bitcoin Miner Rhodium Going Public; Report Reveals Crypto Is Quietly Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa

Rhodium Enterprises has agreed to merge with publicly traded tech firm SilverSun Technologies (SSNT). Plus, small retail payments in Sub-Saharan Africa are powering exceptional crypto adoption and usage, according to a new Chainalysis report.

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