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From Fringe to Financial Infrastructure: How Blockchain Became Bankable
Cryptocurrency // 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 to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs
Fraud Prevention // 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 suspicious activity reporting — in addition to a repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act. Get the...

Chainalysis Bolsters Fraud Detection Capabilities With Alterya Acquisition
Acquisitions // January 13, 2025

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis acquired Alterya, an artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection solution that works with cryptocurrency exchanges and FinTechs to identify scammers and protect the companies’ end users from authorized fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Chainalysis: Crypto Hacking Slows as North Korea Redirects Resources
Cryptocurrency // December 19, 2024

The total value stolen in crypto hacks reached $2.2 billion in 2024, a figure that was higher than the $1.8 billion taken in 2023 but lower than the record $3.7 billion stolen in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

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...

Chainalysis Says Data and Smart Regulation Critical for Crypto Rehabilitation

March 14, 2023
The year 2022 was one of the most tumultuous in the cryptocurrency industry’s brief history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin Says Blockchain Can Facilitate Action Against Criminals

July 09, 2025
The United States can benefit from blockchain technology if regulators embrace its “transparency, speed and programmability,” Chainalysis Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Levin told the Senate Banking Committee Wednesday (July 9). 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 Bolsters Fraud Detection Capabilities With Alterya Acquisition

January 13, 2025
Blockchain data platform Chainalysis acquired Alterya, an artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection solution that works with cryptocurrency exchanges and FinTechs to identify scammers and protect the companies’ end users from authorized...

Chainalysis: Crypto Hacking Slows as North Korea Redirects Resources

December 19, 2024
The total value stolen in crypto hacks reached $2.2 billion in 2024, a figure that was higher than the $1.8 billion taken in 2023 but lower than the record $3.7...

Chainalysis Acquires Hexagate to Combat Crypto Theft

December 18, 2024
Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has acquired Hexagate, security provider to companies like Coinbase and Consensys. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...