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Chainalysis Launches AI Agents for Crypto Crime Investigations
Blockchain // March 31, 2026

In the escalating arms race of financial innovation and financial crime, the advantage between attackers and defenders rarely stays static. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Chainalysis Says Crypto Flows to Human Trafficking Groups Jumped 85% in 2025
Cryptocurrency // February 16, 2026

Last year saw an explosion in cryptocurrency-related crime, though not all losses were financial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Crypto Crime Hits Record Levels as Nation-States Dodge Sanctions
Cryptocurrency // January 26, 2026

 By most headline measures, 2025 looks like a year where crypto crime exploded. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Crypto Thefts Reached $3.4 Billion in 2025
Cryptocurrency // December 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency thefts crept up this year amid a rise in hacks from North Korea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Crypto Crime Hits Record Levels as Nation-States Dodge Sanctions

January 26, 2026
 By most headline measures, 2025 looks like a year where crypto crime exploded. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

From Fringe to Financial Infrastructure: How Blockchain Became Bankable

April 07, 2025
File this under things you couldn’t say two years ago: Blockchain technology is maturing, and its potential for compliant, mainstream use is growing. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs

April 01, 2025
Witnesses from the ranks of business and banking told lawmakers that efforts to fight payment and investment scams must be aided by a “whole government” approach, along with fine-tuning of...

Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin

January 18, 2024
Stablecoins have held the promise of serving as a link between the cryptocurrency realm and traditional financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Chainalysis Proposes Standards for Tracing Blockchain Transactions

June 29, 2026
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis is proposing new standards for tracing funds on a blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Chainalysis Says Crypto Flows to Human Trafficking Groups Jumped 85% in 2025

February 16, 2026
Last year saw an explosion in cryptocurrency-related crime, though not all losses were financial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Crypto Thefts Reached $3.4 Billion in 2025

December 18, 2025
Cryptocurrency thefts crept up this year amid a rise in hacks from North Korea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Chainalysis Warns of ‘Concerning’ Vulnerabilities in DeFi Platforms

November 04, 2025
Chainalysis’ CEO is warning against critical security weaknesses in the decentralized (DeFi) finance space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...