Chainalysis examined North Korea’s fake‑interview recruitment scams that culminated in Binance’s $6.4 billion theft. The report finds a series of smaller attacks let DPRK actors refine a playbook that now targets high‑value crypto firms.
The Chainalysis report details its role in responding to the Mercado Bitcoin hack that stole roughly $49 million, highlighting how it helped freeze close to $10 million of the illicit proceeds. The key outcome was the rapid coordination that locked down $4 million in stablecoins early and later secured over $9 million via Tether.
The report details Chainalysis’s response to a recent cybersecurity incident affecting some of its products and limited customer data. It finds no evidence of unauthorized access to core investigation content or credentials, but confirms exposure of non‑sensitive user information.
Chainalysis examined the October 29, 2026 Binance breach that siphoned roughly $6.4 billion and linked it to North Korea’s TraderTraitor group. About $2.8 billion of the stolen assets have been frozen so far.
Chainalysis examines crypto activity across Sub‑Saharan Africa, finding a 13.4% jump to $101 billion. South Africa drives most of the growth, while stablecoins surge six‑fold.
Chainalysis examines the OFAC sanctions targeting Russian and North Korean actors who launder crypto from fraudulent IT‑worker schemes. The report finds that these facilitators moved at least $2 million in crypto, feeding a $250‑$600 million revenue stream for Pyongyang’s weapons programs.
The report details the FBI‑led seizure of virtualine.net, a bullet‑proof hosting service used by cybercriminals. It finds that the provider’s Bitcoin‑only payment model helped hide illicit proceeds across ransomware, fraud and CSAM operations.
The Chainalysis report examines how war, shutdowns and new licensing rules reshaped the MENA crypto economy in 2026. It finds the region stayed flat at $443 bn, with the UAE surging 32% while Turkey’s market contracted modestly.
Chainalysis examines the rise of agentic commerce and stable‑coin flows in North America’s $3 trillion crypto economy, finding rapid growth in AI‑driven on‑chain payments despite a modest U.S. contraction. Canada’s market bucked the trend, expanding 2.3%.
The report reviews Chainalysis Reactor’s ability to meet the Daubert evidentiary standard after a second federal appellate ruling. It finds the platform’s methodology has been affirmed as reliable by both district and appeals courts.