Chainalysis

Chinese AI Models Drive 440% Jump in Blockchain-Hosted Malware Commands

Attackers are posting malware instructions to blockchains 440% more often since unrestricted Chinese open-source AI models arrived, Chainalysis reported. Daily malicious on-chain writes climbed from 2.06 to 11.1 in under a year. Chainalysis calls the technique blockchain dead drops (BDDs). State-linked operators from North Korea and Iran now generate most of the activity, the firm

BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir16h ago

Chainalysis reports 420% surge in onchain malware linked to state hackers

The surge in onchain malware by state hackers highlights the urgent need for enhanced blockchain security measures and regulatory frameworks.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16h ago

State hackers drive 420% surge in onchain malware, Chainalysis finds

North Korea-linked hackers used Tron, Aptos and BNB Chain to maintain malware infrastructure, while suspected Iran-linked actors embedded directions in Bitcoin transactions.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra16h ago

Chainalysis: Over 90% of France’s Crypto Gains Go Undeclared

Chainalysis estimates France generated $9.4 billion in taxable crypto activity in 2025, while just 24,000 French taxpayers declared €368 million (approx. $427 million) in gains for 2024. The Two Numbers That Don’t Match A quick look at the numbers and the problem states itself. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis puts potentially taxable crypto activity in France […]

Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati8 Sept

France faces $9.4B crypto tax reporting test: Chainalysis

Chainalysis estimates France had $9.4 billion in potentially taxable crypto activity as DAC8 reporting expands in 2027.

Crypto.news•Olivia Stephanie8 Sept

Chainalysis estimates crypto tax non-compliance may exceed 90%

High crypto tax non-compliance highlights the urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to ensure fiscal accountability.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept

Chainalysis challenges ICE’s $94.7M TRM award

Chainalysis alleges ICE improperly awarded a $94.7 million blockchain analytics contract to TRM Labs ahead of a Sept. 2 hearing.

Crypto.news•Olivia Stephanie1 Sept

Chainalysis accuses ICE of unfairly steering $95 million blockchain contract to TRM Labs

The lawsuit asks a federal court to block the $95 million TRM contract and require ICE to conduct a full and open competition.

The Block•Zack Abrams30 Aug

Chainalysis says global crypto taxable activity topped $457 billion in 2025

Chainalysis estimates at least $457 billion in onchain taxable crypto activity in 2025, with CARF covering only 14%.

The Block•Brian Danga27 Aug

Governments Can See Just 14% of the $457 Billion Crypto Tax

Chainalysis data puts crypto taxable activity at $457 billion in 2025, with only 14% visible under CARF reporting rules.

BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth26 Aug

Crypto tax rules may miss 86% of $457B in onchain activity, Chainalysis says

Chainalysis has estimated that potentially taxable onchain crypto activity exceeded $457 billion worldwide in 2025, while transactions within the practical reach of international reporting rules represented only 14% of the total. Chainalysis said in an Aug. 26 crypto tax report…

Crypto.news•Lawrence Mondal26 Aug

Chainalysis estimates $457B in taxable crypto activity, says CARF misses most of it

The limited scope of CARF highlights the urgent need for enhanced blockchain analytics to ensure comprehensive global crypto tax compliance.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team26 Aug

Chainalysis estimates $457B in taxable crypto activity, says CARF misses most

The blockchain analytics firm said just 14% of the onchain activity it identified is covered by the OECD’s international crypto tax-reporting framework.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar26 Aug

Roman Storm Retrial Delayed to April 2027

Roman Storm’s retrial moves to April 2027 as a judge weighs throwing out his conviction and questions grow over Chainalysis’s role.

Bankless•David Christopher26 Aug

29,120 Addresses Investigated in Global Crypto Intelligence Sprint

Operation Lighthouse investigated 29,120 cryptocurrency addresses and digital identifiers while generating 14,300 investigative leads. The Chainalysis-led sprint also surfaced more than 7,700 suspect accounts and identified suspects across 125 countries. Operation Lighthouse Turns Blockchain Data Into Leads Investigators converted months of cryptocurrency data analysis into actionable leads during the Operation Lighthouse sprint, announced Aug. 25 […]

Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms26 Aug

Chainalysis identifies 7,700 suspect accounts in CSAM crypto operation

Chainalysis has generated 14,300 investigative leads after tracing 29,120 cryptocurrency addresses and digital identifiers linked to more than 100 child sexual abuse material platforms, forums and distribution networks. Chainalysis said Operation Lighthouse identified more than 7,700 suspect accounts through cryptocurrency…

Crypto.news•Rony Roy25 Aug

Chainalysis traces massive child exploitation network with Binance cooperation, Coinbase ties limited

The investigation highlights the critical role of blockchain analytics in combating illicit activities, emphasizing the need for robust compliance by exchanges.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team25 Aug

Chainalysis-run sting targets child exploitation networks with aid of Binance, Coinbase

CoinDesk•Jesse Hamilton25 Aug

Chainalysis-led operation flags 7,700 accounts in child abuse probe

Operation Lighthouse generated 14,300 investigative leads across 11 crypto exchanges and payment services and flagged over 7,700 suspect accounts.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra25 Aug

Chainalysis Sues US Government Over $94.6M ICE Contract Handed to Rival TRM Labs

The bid protest, filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, challenges ICE's sole-source award for blockchain forensic tools, pitting the two biggest names in crypto tracing against each other.

Decrypt•Decrypt Staff18 Aug