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Current Trends and Future Predictions for Crypto Crime— 2024 Hackhub Analysis

Merkle Science analysts reveal alarming trends in private key compromise, DeFi hacks, smart contract exploits, and more. What can these trends tell us

Demystifying UAE's Crypto Compliace

To get ahead of the regulatory curve, businesses in the crypto industry must take a proactive approach to compliance. Our UAE Regulatory Guide provide

Cracking MICA - The Must-Know for Crypto-Asset Provider

A Comprehensive Overview of Regulations, Licensing, Taxonomy, and Compliance for Crypto-Asset Service Providers

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With the rise of crypto crime, investigators must increasingly focus on obtaining blockchain intelligence that platforms like Merkle Science’s Tracker

Blockchain Intelligence for Law Enforcement: An Introduction
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The spot market is where cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are traded for immediate delivery,

CFTC Oversight of the Spot Market: Market Manipulation in Crypto
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Scams & Exploits
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On Monday, October 14 at 10 am ET, blockchain analytics company Merkle Science and blockchain security firm Halborn will be hosting a one-hour webinar

Merkle Science and Halborn to Discuss Crypto Hacks in Upcoming Webinar
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We are excited to announce that Jussi Aittola, who has close to ten years of experience in law enforcement, investigations, intelligence,

The CFTC’s Role in Crypto: Commodities and Futures Market Regulation
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We are excited to announce that Jussi Aittola, who has close to ten years of experience in law enforcement, investigations, intelligence,

Merkle Science Welcomes Jussi Aittola as Senior Director of Law Enforcement Relationships
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The rapid rise of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, has brought significant innovation t

The SEC's Role in Digital Asset Compliance: Key Guidance
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On September 16th, 2024, the decentralized lending platform DeltaPrime fell victim to a devastating hack.

Hack Track: DeltaPrime Flow of Funds Analysis
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Blockchain Analytics
Global

Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms represent a revolutionary shift in the financial world, removing traditional intermediaries and offering servic

How DeFi Platforms Can Overcome Compliance Challenges
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Scams & Exploits
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The FBI's 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report, released on September 9, 2024, reveals a staggering $5.6 billion lost to crypto-related scams, marking a 4

FBI Crypto Fraud Report 2023: Crypto Scams Surge 45%, $5.6B Lost
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Americas

The increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins highlights how both retail and institutional investors are seeing the advantages of crypto

Asset Tokenization: Benefits, Challenges, and Use Cases
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Scams & Exploits
Global

On September 10th, 2024, Indodax, a leading Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a devastating security breach.

Hack Track: Indodax Flow of Funds Analysis
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Blockchain Analytics
Global

Blockchain analytics refers to the process of analyzing data from the blockchain, as well as the third-party tools that help organizations with this t

What is Blockchain Analytics?
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Americas

Understanding whether a digital asset qualifies as a security is crucial for companies and investors in the crypto asset space, as it determines the r

Understanding the Howey Test for Digital Assets and Securities
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Blockchain Analytics
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Crypto investigations are intricate and require a multi-layered approach to uncover the truth. While many products offer value in isolated aspects of

10 Ways Merkle Science Can Help with Crypto Investigations
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We’re thrilled to announce a series of powerful updates to Merkle Science’s blockchain analytics tools, Compass and Tracker, designed to give you

New Capabilities in Risk and Compliance
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Americas

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is a crucial entity within the U.S. Department of the Treasury,

Overview of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in 2024
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Americas

As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

FinCEN's Evolving Role in Crypto Regulation and Compliance
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The biggest misconception about crypto crime investigations is that they rely solely on the expertise of specialists. While crypto crime investigators

Collaborating in Crypto Crime Investigations: Key Stakeholders
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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Robert Whitaker, a seasoned law enforcement professional who has recently joined Merkle Science.

Robert Whitaker Joins Merkle Science to Take On Crypto Crime
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Digital assets
Global

The 2024 presidential election pitting former President Donald Trump versus current Vice President Kamala Harris will be a historically monumental one

Trump Vs. Harris on Crypto Regulation: Key Differences
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Scams & Exploits
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The cryptocurrency landscape has seen a surge in security breaches recently. The first half of 2024 witnessed an escalation in thefts,

Dark Skippy: A New Threat to Hardware Wallets
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Regulatory Snapshots
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EMEA

In light of the increasing significance of stablecoins and their potential effects on financial systems and consumers,

Abu Dhabi's Regulatory Framework for Fiat-Referenced Tokens
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We are excited to announce that Robert Whitaker, a seasoned law enforcement professional with over two decades of experience in federal

Merkle Science Welcomes Robert Whitaker as Director of Law Enforcement Affairs
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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury,

FinCEN 2024: Key Updates, Innovations, and Compliance Efforts
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On Wednesday, August 7, Debra Brookes shared her insights into the current state of crypto regulations in the webinar entitled,

Debra Brookes On Crypto Regulations and Blockchain Analytics: Webinar Recap
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The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), enacted in 1970, remains one of the most critical pieces of legislation in the fight against financial crimes.

Comprehensive Overview of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in 2024
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EMEA

The regulatory landscape in Seychelles is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 20

Seychelles Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2024 Overview
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Sanctions
Global

In the first installment of this series, we covered the eight ways that sanctioned entities avoid sanctions through crypto.

Using Blockchain Analytics to Combat Crypto Sanctions Evasion
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The cryptocurrency ecosystem, while promising financial innovation, has inadvertently become a fertile ground for criminal activities.

Crypto Crime: How Criminals Are Adapting and Evolving
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In the age of digital anonymity and ubiquitous transaction data, financial privacy has become increasingly valuable.

Merkle Science Advisor Debra Brookes On Crypto Crime
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Digital assets
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In the age of digital anonymity and ubiquitous transaction data, financial privacy has become increasingly valuable.

Privacy Coins: Legitimate Uses and Illicit Risks Explained
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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Charles Rettig, former IRS Commissioner and current advisor at Merkle Science

Merkle Science Advisor Charles Rettig on Crypto Compliance
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Americas

On April 17, 2024, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin

Overview of the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act
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Regulators often place sanctions on entities like rogue governments and terrorist organizations to make it harder for them to operate.

Top 8 Ways Criminals Avoid Sanctions Using Crypto
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Fortris, the digital assets treasury operations company, and Merkle Science, the predictive crypto risk intelligence platform, are partnering to curb

Fortris and Merkle Science join forces for stronger digital asset treasury security and compliance
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RegWatch
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APAC

In response to the growing prominence of stablecoins and their potential impact on financial systems,

Proposed Regulatory Regime for Stablecoin Issuers in Hong Kong
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HackTracks
Scams & Exploits
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WazirX, a leading Indian cryptocurrency exchange catering primarily to the domestic market, suffered a major security breach on July 18th, 2024.

Investigating the WazirX Hack and Flow of Funds
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We are excited to bring you the latest updates to Tracker, designed to elevate your transaction analysis and visualization capabilities.

Elevate Your Analysis with New Visualization Tools
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The first half of 2024 witnessed a significant rise in cryptocurrency thefts through hacks and exploits.

Increased Crypto Theft Through Hacks and Exploits in H1 2024
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RegWatch
Sanctions
Americas

To briefly answer the titular question, while crypto has been used for sanctions evasion, it is increasingly challenging due to the inherent transpare

Can Crypto Really Evade Sanctions? A Comprehensive Analysis
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Bitcoin and most other digital assets are decentralized. In contrast, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is issued and regulated by a nation’s cen

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Crypto Compliance
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If you are reading this blog, you are likely doing so on the surface web (also known as the visible web)

Investigating Dark Web Transactions: Challenges and Solutions
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has been instrumental in setting global standards for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing

FATF July 2024 Update: Global VAs/VASPs Compliance Insights
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Americas

The rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) presents new challenges and opportunities for the application and adaptation of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Balancing U.S. DeFi Innovation with BSA Compliance
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On June 20, 2024, Merkle Science hosted a three-hour crash course in Crypto Compliance. The full video can be watched on-demand here.

Crypto Compliance Webinar (06/20): 3 Key Takeaways
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