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Markets

Alleged Dark Web Blockchain Analytics Tool Antinalysis Suspended

Antinalysis helps cybercriminals avoid running the risk of being identified they attempt to cash out their illicit proceeds, according to a blockchain analytics firm.

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Videos

Key Takeaways From Elliptic’s Case Study of Ransomware Attacks

A new study of a ransomware attack by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reveals the dialogue between the attacker and the victim, including live chat support, a negotiated discount, and a surcharge for paying in bitcoin. “The Hash” team examines the details outlined by Elliptic, sharing cybersecurity tips on how to prevent being hacked.

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Markets

Anatomy of Ransomware Attack: Chat Support, a Discount and a Surcharge for Bitcoin

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic tracks a small business being contacted by REvil ransomware attackers demanding $50,000 in crypto for a decryption tool.

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Policy

Republican Senator Highlights Bitcoin's Battle in Shedding Criminal Baggage

Sen. Chuck Grassley is using "deeply flawed" estimates of illicit bitcoin activity to call for closer scrutiny of the industry, according to multiple crypto intelligence firms.

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Markets

52 US Representatives Are Backing a Bill Targeting Hamas Financing

The Hamas International Financing Prevention Act would leverage sanctions against individuals and governments donating to Hamas, including donations made in bitcoin.

Masked teenager holding the Palestinian flag.

Videos

Elliptic: ‘Far Less Than 1%’ of All Bitcoin Transactions Are Criminal

Dr. Tom Robinson, Elliptic’s co-founder and chief scientist, explains why Elliptic is keeping the information about their discovery of the wallet used by Colonial Pipeline ransomware hackers private. Plus, his thoughts on blockchain analytics and the proportion of criminal transactions on the blockchain.

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Finance

DarkSide Hackers' Bitcoin Stash Tracked

DarkSide hackers might have received 321.5 BTC for ransom since March, with 107 BTC still unaccounted for.

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Videos

The Bitcoin Wallet Used by Colonial Pipeline Hackers Is Identified; Now What?

Is bitcoin really untraceable? As blockchain analytics firms such as Elliptic and Chainalysis show, bitcoin transactions are not as secret as some people think. CoinDesk’s Nik De breaks down the story of how Elliptic identified the bitcoin wallet used by DarkSide, the hacker group behind the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

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Finance

Elliptic Is Mapping Bitcoin Stolen From 2016 Bitfinex Hack

New research from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic asks whether zkSNACKs, the firm behind bitcoin privacy wallet Wasabi, is turning a blind eye to stolen coins.

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Finance

Revolut Taps Blockchain Tools From Crypto Compliance Firm Elliptic

The partnership means Revolut customers' crypto transactions will now be recorded on the blockchain.

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