Chainalysis

According to data from Chainalysis, the amount of crypto stolen by impersonators and tax authority scams was an estimated $24 million in 2023. The firm estimates that the total amount stolen is nearly $17 million for 2024 as of April. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

May 13, 2024

A report from Chainalysis shows that ransomware payments hit a record high of $1.1 billion last year despite the decline in ransomware volume seen in 2022. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Feb 22, 2024

In its latest report, on-chain analytics firm, Chainalysis says that the total dollar amount of cryptocurrencies received by illicit addresses was down in 2023. $24.2B was received by illicit addresses representing sanctioned entities, scams, and more. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Jan 19, 2024

According to Chainalysis, targeted approval phishing scams saw tremendous growth over the last two years, with at least $374 million suspected stolen in 2023. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down "The Chart of the Day."

Dec 27, 2023

Despite crypto winter, Chainalysis says that stablecoin activity has remained resilient, but most of the growth is happening outside the US. Chainalysis Global VP of Public Policy Caroline Malcolm discusses the key takeaways and the what the future of stablecoin regulation could look like.

Nov 6, 2023

As part of CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week, presented by Chainalysis, former CFTC commissioner Dawn Stump discusses her take on the biggest challenges and gaps in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Plus, what lawmakers can do when it comes to overseeing the crypto spot market, industry implications of ether futures ETFs and the outlook for regulating decentralized finance (DeFi).

Oct 19, 2023

As part of CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week presented by Chainalysis, St. John’s University law professor Anthony M. Sabino weighs in on how crypto regulation could change as Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial continues. When it comes to Sam Bankman-Fried's defense Sabino said he was "quite surprised at the lack of more melodrama," especially regarding former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison's testimony.

Oct 18, 2023

As part of CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week presented by Chainalysis, which takes a closer look at the future of crypto regulation in the U.S., St. John’s University law professor Anthony M. Sabino discusses his take on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial and the prospects of an acquittal. Plus, why it could be "highly dangerous" and "extremely risky" for Bankman-Fried to take the stand.

Oct 18, 2023

As part of CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week, presented by Chainalysis, Multicoin Capital general counsel Gregory Xethalis discusses the current regulatory landscape crypto firms are facing and what the priorities should be for the regulators across the U.S. "I don't think it's a panacea to have regulation," Xethalis said. But, he added that it's important to focus on stablecoin regulation, which is an "immediate need."

Oct 17, 2023

CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week, presented by Chainalysis, is focusing on the future of crypto regulation in the U.S. Multicoin Capital general counsel Gregory Xethalis discusses the lessons learned, the road ahead for crypto legislation and the impact on future development of crypto policy.

Oct 17, 2023