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🚨 Crypto World on High Alert! 🔥💀 Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin warns that the booming DeFi sector now holding over $140 BILLION 💰 is facing massive cyberattack threats 😱. Hackers are circling, and the next big exploit could happen any second! ⚠️ Why it matters: Many DeFi platforms were built fast to chase growth 🚀, not security 🛡️. Levin says: “When you’re building a protocol in your mum’s basement, you don’t have a chief security officer from GCHQ” 🏚️🧠. 💥 The danger is real: Hacks like Balancer’s $100M exploit show attackers can strike big and fast ⚡💸, putting investor funds at serious risk. 📌 Key Takeaways: Protect your assets 🔐 Only use platforms with smart contract audits ✅ Stay alert DeFi trust could crumble if vulnerabilities continue unchecked 🌐 🔥 Bottom line: DeFi is booming, but security is everything 👑. The next hack could change the game overnight! #DeFi: #CryptoSecurity #Chainalysis #BlockchainRisks #Write2Earn $BTC $ICP
🚨 Crypto World on High Alert! 🔥💀
Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin warns that the booming DeFi sector now holding over $140 BILLION 💰 is facing massive cyberattack threats 😱. Hackers are circling, and the next big exploit could happen any second!

⚠️ Why it matters: Many DeFi platforms were built fast to chase growth 🚀, not security 🛡️. Levin says: “When you’re building a protocol in your mum’s basement, you don’t have a chief security officer from GCHQ” 🏚️🧠.

💥 The danger is real: Hacks like Balancer’s $100M exploit show attackers can strike big and fast ⚡💸, putting investor funds at serious risk.

📌 Key Takeaways:
Protect your assets 🔐
Only use platforms with smart contract audits ✅ Stay alert DeFi trust could crumble if vulnerabilities continue unchecked 🌐

🔥 Bottom line: DeFi is booming, but security is everything 👑. The next hack could change the game overnight!

#DeFi: #CryptoSecurity #Chainalysis #BlockchainRisks #Write2Earn

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🚨 Crypto Alert: DeFi Under Siege! 🔥💀 Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin warns that the booming DeFi sector — now holding over $140 billion 💰 — is facing massive cyberattack threats! Hackers are circling, and the stakes have never been higher 😱. ⚠️ Why it matters: Many DeFi platforms were built fast to capture market hype, not fortified for security. Levin says: “When you’re building a protocol in your mum’s basement, you don’t have a chief security officer from GCHQ” 🏚️🛡️. 💥 The danger is real: Recent hacks, like Balancer’s $100 million exploit, show attackers can strike big and fast ⚡💸. 📌 Key Takeaways: – Investors, stay alert — your funds could be at risk 🔐 – DeFi platforms must strengthen smart contract audits and monitoring 🧠 – Trust in decentralized finance hangs in the balance — vulnerabilities left unchecked could shake the ecosystem 🌐 🔥 Bottom line: DeFi is growing fast, but security is the real gatekeeper. Don’t get caught off guard — the next big hack could be around the corner! 🔖 #DeFi 🧩 #CryptoSecurity 🔐 #Chainalysis 📊 #BlockchainRisks 🌍 $BTC {spot}(BTCUSDT) $ICP {spot}(ICPUSDT)
🚨 Crypto Alert: DeFi Under Siege! 🔥💀
Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin warns that the booming DeFi sector — now holding over $140 billion 💰 — is facing massive cyberattack threats! Hackers are circling, and the stakes have never been higher 😱.

⚠️ Why it matters: Many DeFi platforms were built fast to capture market hype, not fortified for security. Levin says: “When you’re building a protocol in your mum’s basement, you don’t have a chief security officer from GCHQ” 🏚️🛡️.

💥 The danger is real: Recent hacks, like Balancer’s $100 million exploit, show attackers can strike big and fast ⚡💸.

📌 Key Takeaways:
– Investors, stay alert — your funds could be at risk 🔐
– DeFi platforms must strengthen smart contract audits and monitoring 🧠
– Trust in decentralized finance hangs in the balance — vulnerabilities left unchecked could shake the ecosystem 🌐

🔥 Bottom line: DeFi is growing fast, but security is the real gatekeeper. Don’t get caught off guard — the next big hack could be around the corner!

🔖 #DeFi 🧩 #CryptoSecurity 🔐 #Chainalysis 📊 #BlockchainRisks 🌍

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🤑 Chainlink has partnered with Chainalysis to launch an on-chain compliance monitoring system. This collaboration aims to enhance transparency and regulatory compliance in blockchain transactions. #Chainlink #Chainalysis #CryptoNews ⸻ 🤑 چین‌لینک با شرکت Chainalysis همکاری کرده تا سیستم نظارت بر انطباق درون‌زنجیره‌ای راه‌اندازی کند. این همکاری به بهبود شفافیت و رعایت قوانین در تراکنش‌های بلاکچینی کمک خواهد کرد. #چین_لینک #چین_آنالیسس #اخبار_رمزارز
🤑 Chainlink has partnered with Chainalysis to launch an on-chain compliance monitoring system.
This collaboration aims to enhance transparency and regulatory compliance in blockchain transactions.

#Chainlink #Chainalysis #CryptoNews



🤑 چین‌لینک با شرکت Chainalysis همکاری کرده تا سیستم نظارت بر انطباق درون‌زنجیره‌ای راه‌اندازی کند.
این همکاری به بهبود شفافیت و رعایت قوانین در تراکنش‌های بلاکچینی کمک خواهد کرد.

#چین_لینک #چین_آنالیسس #اخبار_رمزارز
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🚨 The Illicit Flow of Bitcoin is Surging, But the Outlook is Complex A recent report from Chainalysis reveals a noteworthy fact: the volume of crypto assets from illicit activities has reached an all-time high. Key data: · Volume Increase: The value received by illicit addresses grew significantly over the last year, surpassing $24 billion. · Main Cause: This spike is largely attributed to the massive financial fraud committed by actors like FTX and other centralized platforms, which the law already considers illegal. · Cryptocurrencies are NOT the Problem: It is crucial to understand that this increase is due to crimes committed against the industry, not through it. They are traditional scams that use crypto as a vehicle. The other side of the coin: Despite the increase in absolute value, the percentage of all crypto activity that is illicit has decreased. This indicates that the legitimate ecosystem (DeFi, payments, investments) is growing at an even faster rate. Conclusion: The news reinforces the need for: 1. Clear regulation and robust analytical tools to protect users. 2. Education: The majority of activity with crypto is legal. Understanding the data in context is vital to avoid falling into simplistic narratives. The transparency of the blockchain is, once again, the best ally to expose these crimes and build a safer ecosystem. #Binance #Bitcoin #Cripto #Blockchain #Chainalysis #Seguridad #Regulation
🚨 The Illicit Flow of Bitcoin is Surging, But the Outlook is Complex

A recent report from Chainalysis reveals a noteworthy fact: the volume of crypto assets from illicit activities has reached an all-time high.

Key data:

· Volume Increase: The value received by illicit addresses grew significantly over the last year, surpassing $24 billion.

· Main Cause: This spike is largely attributed to the massive financial fraud committed by actors like FTX and other centralized platforms, which the law already considers illegal.

· Cryptocurrencies are NOT the Problem: It is crucial to understand that this increase is due to crimes committed against the industry, not through it. They are traditional scams that use crypto as a vehicle.

The other side of the coin:
Despite the increase in absolute value, the percentage of all crypto activity that is illicit has decreased. This indicates that the legitimate ecosystem (DeFi, payments, investments) is growing at an even faster rate.

Conclusion:
The news reinforces the need for:

1. Clear regulation and robust analytical tools to protect users.

2. Education: The majority of activity with crypto is legal. Understanding the data in context is vital to avoid falling into simplistic narratives.

The transparency of the blockchain is, once again, the best ally to expose these crimes and build a safer ecosystem.

#Binance #Bitcoin #Cripto #Blockchain #Chainalysis #Seguridad #Regulation
Russia Tops Europe in Crypto Inflows — $370B Received (Jul 2024–Jun 2025) According to Chainalysis, Russia led Europe in crypto value received over the past year, totaling around $370 billion. The United Kingdom ranked second (~$270B), followed by Germany (~$215B). France and Ukraine complete the top five, reflecting strong crypto activity across both Western and Eastern Europe. The data highlights Europe’s diverse crypto adoption, with major economies and emerging markets alike driving digital asset flows. #Crypto #Europe #Blockchain #Chainalysis #BinanceSquare
Russia Tops Europe in Crypto Inflows — $370B Received (Jul 2024–Jun 2025)


According to Chainalysis, Russia led Europe in crypto value received over the past year, totaling around $370 billion. The United Kingdom ranked second (~$270B), followed by Germany (~$215B).


France and Ukraine complete the top five, reflecting strong crypto activity across both Western and Eastern Europe. The data highlights Europe’s diverse crypto adoption, with major economies and emerging markets alike driving digital asset flows.


#Crypto #Europe #Blockchain #Chainalysis #BinanceSquare
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Türkiye Breaks Record with $200 Billion Crypto Boom. 🇹🇷💥 📌 According to a Chainalysis report, Turkey recorded $200 billion in crypto trading volume between July 2024-June 2025, making it the clear leader in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 🔹Turkey: $200 billion 🔹UAE: $53 billion 🔹Israel: $22 billion 🔹Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco: $30–40 billion 🔹Algeria, Iraq, Tunisia, Armenia, Kuwait: $10–20 billion 👉 Turkey has quadrupled its closest rival, the UAE. Why Turkey Leads in Crypto 🔹High inflation 🔹Depreciation of the Turkish Lira 🔹Crypto seen both as an investment tool and a safe haven Global Context 🔹The US remains the leader in trading volume. 🔹Turkey ranks 11th in trading volume and 14th in adoption worldwide. 🔹India and the US continue to hold the top two spots in the global crypto adoption index. Turkey’s Crypto Landscape 🔹Total volume from early 2021 to mid-2025: $880 billion 🔹Recently, retail investor participation has declined (due to income losses and regulatory pressures). 🔹Altcoin investments surged after 2024, reaching a record $240 million daily volume. 🔹The report warns that the pursuit of high returns through risky assets poses serious risks for small investors. Turkey is the undisputed leader of the MENA crypto market and ranks within the top 15 globally. However, this success stems less from long-term adoption and more from economic crises, uncertainty, and speculative investments. #Turkey #türkiye #Chainalysis #MENA #Turkish $ZEC $HYPE $CLANKER
Türkiye Breaks Record with $200 Billion Crypto Boom. 🇹🇷💥

📌 According to a Chainalysis report, Turkey recorded $200 billion in crypto trading volume between July 2024-June 2025, making it the clear leader in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

🔹Turkey: $200 billion
🔹UAE: $53 billion
🔹Israel: $22 billion
🔹Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco: $30–40 billion
🔹Algeria, Iraq, Tunisia, Armenia, Kuwait: $10–20 billion


👉 Turkey has quadrupled its closest rival, the UAE.


Why Turkey Leads in Crypto

🔹High inflation
🔹Depreciation of the Turkish Lira
🔹Crypto seen both as an investment tool and a safe haven


Global Context

🔹The US remains the leader in trading volume.
🔹Turkey ranks 11th in trading volume and 14th in adoption worldwide.
🔹India and the US continue to hold the top two spots in the global crypto adoption index.


Turkey’s Crypto Landscape

🔹Total volume from early 2021 to mid-2025: $880 billion
🔹Recently, retail investor participation has declined (due to income losses and regulatory pressures).
🔹Altcoin investments surged after 2024, reaching a record $240 million daily volume.
🔹The report warns that the pursuit of high returns through risky assets poses serious risks for small investors.


Turkey is the undisputed leader of the MENA crypto market and ranks within the top 15 globally. However, this success stems less from long-term adoption and more from economic crises, uncertainty, and speculative investments.

#Turkey #türkiye #Chainalysis #MENA #Turkish $ZEC $HYPE $CLANKER
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Crypto Adoption Index 2025: India and the U.S. at the forefrontThe latest Crypto Adoption Index 2025 produced by Chainalysis reveals that India and the United States top the list of countries with the highest level of global cryptocurrency adoption. The study shows that the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region plays a fundamental role in this growth, especially in grassroots momentum (adoption from the ground up), where millions of small users, businesses, and communities are incorporating cryptocurrencies into their daily lives. This phenomenon reflects how digital assets are no longer just an investment instrument, but also a tool for financial inclusion and an alternative in systems where access to traditional banking services is limited.

Crypto Adoption Index 2025: India and the U.S. at the forefront

The latest Crypto Adoption Index 2025 produced by Chainalysis reveals that India and the United States top the list of countries with the highest level of global cryptocurrency adoption.

The study shows that the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region plays a fundamental role in this growth, especially in grassroots momentum (adoption from the ground up), where millions of small users, businesses, and communities are incorporating cryptocurrencies into their daily lives.

This phenomenon reflects how digital assets are no longer just an investment instrument, but also a tool for financial inclusion and an alternative in systems where access to traditional banking services is limited.
🚨🚨🚨 FAST TAKE: Chainalysis just dropped its 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Report, and the results are shaking the market 🌍🔥. The top 10 countries leading in crypto adoption highlight just how far digital assets have gone mainstream — with emerging economies showing massive growth and developed nations holding steady. Is your country on the list? 👀 Meanwhile, the market is buzzing: $WLD {future}(WLDUSDT) 1.2685 (-0.83%) $AVAX {future}(AVAXUSDT) 28.89 (+0.97%) $ZEC {future}(ZECUSDT) 58.17 (+7.76%) Momentum is shifting, adoption is spreading, and the charts are heating up. 🚀 #CryptoAdoption #Chainalysis #WLD #AVAX #ZEC
🚨🚨🚨 FAST TAKE:

Chainalysis just dropped its 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Report, and the results are shaking the market 🌍🔥. The top 10 countries leading in crypto adoption highlight just how far digital assets have gone mainstream — with emerging economies showing massive growth and developed nations holding steady. Is your country on the list? 👀

Meanwhile, the market is buzzing:
$WLD
1.2685 (-0.83%)
$AVAX
28.89 (+0.97%)
$ZEC
58.17 (+7.76%)

Momentum is shifting, adoption is spreading, and the charts are heating up. 🚀
#CryptoAdoption #Chainalysis #WLD #AVAX #ZEC
🅰️ UPD: Paris Crypto Attacks — #Chainalysis says criminals still think Bitcoin is untraceable 🟠Paris is becoming a crypto warzone this May. First, a €7.8M ransom kidnapping. Then, Paymium CEO’s daughter and grandson fought off armed attackers in broad daylight. And now, Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin drops the truth: these gangs are stuck in 2017. 🟠Speaking at Consensus 2025, Levin said it bluntly: crypto ain’t anonymous anymore. But old-school criminals still think they can launder $BTC like cash. Reality? Those onchain breadcrumbs are leading cops straight to their doors — and yes, sometimes even with asset recovery. 🟠Funny? Maybe. Sad? Definitely. Levin warns this “#bitcoin = cash” delusion is why gangs are grabbing guns and going full wrench attack on crypto whales — blind to the fact that blockchain forensics is two steps ahead. 🟠Worse? It’s a global trend now. Levin confirmed it’s not just France. Vegas, Spain, across Europe — same playbook. And while law enforcement is getting sharper, crypto influencers keep flexing Lambos and NFTs like it’s bull run season. 🤑 Bottom line? #blockchain will expose them. But a gun in your face still moves faster. Stop living in 2017. Upgrade your OPSEC. Stop flexing your bags. And accept that in 2025, paranoia is your best wallet. ➡️Buy and Trade $BTC here {spot}(BTCUSDT)
🅰️ UPD: Paris Crypto Attacks — #Chainalysis says criminals still think Bitcoin is untraceable

🟠Paris is becoming a crypto warzone this May. First, a €7.8M ransom kidnapping. Then, Paymium CEO’s daughter and grandson fought off armed attackers in broad daylight. And now, Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin drops the truth: these gangs are stuck in 2017.

🟠Speaking at Consensus 2025, Levin said it bluntly: crypto ain’t anonymous anymore. But old-school criminals still think they can launder $BTC like cash. Reality? Those onchain breadcrumbs are leading cops straight to their doors — and yes, sometimes even with asset recovery.

🟠Funny? Maybe. Sad? Definitely. Levin warns this “#bitcoin = cash” delusion is why gangs are grabbing guns and going full wrench attack on crypto whales — blind to the fact that blockchain forensics is two steps ahead.

🟠Worse? It’s a global trend now. Levin confirmed it’s not just France. Vegas, Spain, across Europe — same playbook. And while law enforcement is getting sharper, crypto influencers keep flexing Lambos and NFTs like it’s bull run season.

🤑 Bottom line? #blockchain will expose them. But a gun in your face still moves faster. Stop living in 2017. Upgrade your OPSEC. Stop flexing your bags. And accept that in 2025, paranoia is your best wallet.

➡️Buy and Trade $BTC here
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🔤 Crypto CEO’s Family Fights Off Armed Kidnappers in Paris
🟠The offline violence against #crypto elites is escalating. On May 13, Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat’s daughter and grandson were attacked in broad daylight in #Paris . Three masked men tried to kidnap them — but the daughter didn’t go down easy. She fought back, disarmed one of the attackers, and threw the gun away while passersby jumped in to help.
🟠The attackers fled, leaving behind a van and chaos. All victims were hospitalized, and the case is now under the scrutiny of France’s anti-banditry police unit.
🟠This isn’t an isolated incident. Just this month in Paris, another crypto entrepreneur’s father was freed from kidnappers who demanded €7M ransom. In Las Vegas, teens held a crypto investor at gunpoint for $4M in crypto and #NFTs . The message? Offline crypto crimes are no longer rare — they’re becoming the new norm.
🟠Crypto veterans like Jameson Lopp have long warned about the rise of so-called “wrench attacks.” The scariest part? They’re often underreported. Victims stay silent out of fear or humiliation.
🚨 In this game, OPSEC isn’t optional. Stop flaunting wealth online, rethink your public routines, and remember: in crypto, your physical security is now as important as your private keys.
➡️#BinanceHODLerNXPC @WISE PUMPS
Hadron by Tether unveils integration with Chainalysis #Tether 's purpose-built platform for tokenizing real-world assets, #Hadron , integrates #Chainalysis ’ compliance and monitoring tools. This integration provides participants with advanced risk detection, real-time transaction monitoring, and comprehensive Know Your Transaction (KYT) support, ensuring compliance with global regulations. The upgrade strengthens the platform’s compliance management for tokenized assets like bonds and funds while enabling support for multi-chain issuance. 👉 tether.io/news/hadron-by-tether-integrates-chainalysis-sets-new-standard-for-compliant-tokenization/
Hadron by Tether unveils integration with Chainalysis

#Tether 's purpose-built platform for tokenizing real-world assets, #Hadron , integrates #Chainalysis ’ compliance and monitoring tools. This integration provides participants with advanced risk detection, real-time transaction monitoring, and comprehensive Know Your Transaction (KYT) support, ensuring compliance with global regulations. The upgrade strengthens the platform’s compliance management for tokenized assets like bonds and funds while enabling support for multi-chain issuance.

👉 tether.io/news/hadron-by-tether-integrates-chainalysis-sets-new-standard-for-compliant-tokenization/
Chainalysis: Crypto Crime May Hit $4B+ in 2025 Chainalysis' mid-year review shows over $2.17B stolen from centralized platforms and wallets by June 2025. This puts the industry on track to exceed $4B in thefts by year’s end. Notably, ~$8.5B in stolen funds remain unlaundered—sitting idle in blacklisted wallets, likely waiting for low-liquidity bridges or decentralized mixing. A disturbing new trend: wrench attacks, where physical coercion is used to access private keys, rose 240% YoY, mostly in LATAM and Eastern Europe. Governments are pushing for mandatory reporting of custodial wallet thefts, while new startups are offering “wallet insurance” with varying levels of coverage. Reminder: Consider multisig, biometric key backups, and geo-locking for large personal wallets. Cashtags: $BTC , $ETH Hashtags: #CryptoCrime #Chainalysis #PersonalWalletRisk {spot}(BTCUSDT)
Chainalysis: Crypto Crime May Hit $4B+ in 2025

Chainalysis' mid-year review shows over $2.17B stolen from centralized platforms and wallets by June 2025. This puts the industry on track to exceed $4B in thefts by year’s end.

Notably, ~$8.5B in stolen funds remain unlaundered—sitting idle in blacklisted wallets, likely waiting for low-liquidity bridges or decentralized mixing. A disturbing new trend: wrench attacks, where physical coercion is used to access private keys, rose 240% YoY, mostly in LATAM and Eastern Europe.

Governments are pushing for mandatory reporting of custodial wallet thefts, while new startups are offering “wallet insurance” with varying levels of coverage.

Reminder: Consider multisig, biometric key backups, and geo-locking for large personal wallets.

Cashtags: $BTC , $ETH

Hashtags: #CryptoCrime #Chainalysis #PersonalWalletRisk
US Risks Falling Behind in Stablecoin Adoption Amid Global Surge: Chainalysis ReportA #chainalysis report reveals that the United States is losing ground in stablecoin adoption due to regulatory uncertainty, even as demand for US dollar-backed #Stablecoins soars globally. In 2024, stablecoin transactions on US platforms fell below 40%, down from 50% last year, while non-US platforms surpassed 60%, driven by emerging markets like Argentina and Turkey. Tether’s CEO #PaoloArdoino noted that demand is strongest in regions with unstable currencies. With the US lagging on #stablecoin regulations, other regions are attracting stablecoin projects, putting pressure on US policymakers to step up and protect its leadership in digital finance. #MemeCoinTrending $USDC {future}(USDCUSDT)

US Risks Falling Behind in Stablecoin Adoption Amid Global Surge: Chainalysis Report

A #chainalysis report reveals that the United States is losing ground in stablecoin adoption due to regulatory uncertainty, even as demand for US dollar-backed #Stablecoins soars globally. In 2024, stablecoin transactions on US platforms fell below 40%, down from 50% last year, while non-US platforms surpassed 60%, driven by emerging markets like Argentina and Turkey. Tether’s CEO #PaoloArdoino noted that demand is strongest in regions with unstable currencies. With the US lagging on #stablecoin regulations, other regions are attracting stablecoin projects, putting pressure on US policymakers to step up and protect its leadership in digital finance.
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Company #Chainalysis published its annual ranking of countries by the level of cryptocurrency adoption. 📌 The top 10 includes India, #США , Pakistan, Vietnam, Brazil, Ukraine, and others. #Россия took the 10th place, maintaining high activity across various segments of the crypto market. 🔹 The index considers not absolute transaction volumes, but user engagement adjusted for population and income. It takes into account operations on centralized platforms, activity in #DeFi , and participation from both retail and institutional players. 🔹 The USA rose to second place (compared to a lower position in 2024), while India maintains its leadership due to the active use of centralized and decentralized services. 🔹 According to Chainalysis, global cryptocurrency adoption is growing due to institutional interest, the emergence of regulated instruments, and activity in countries with limited access to traditional finance. Chainalysis solutions are used by major exchanges and AML services for tagging and scoring crypto wallets, which helps assess the "cleanliness" of assets. The main #доход of the company comes from government contracts, primarily in the USA. $NEIROETH
Company #Chainalysis published its annual ranking of countries by the level of cryptocurrency adoption.

📌 The top 10 includes India, #США , Pakistan, Vietnam, Brazil, Ukraine, and others. #Россия took the 10th place, maintaining high activity across various segments of the crypto market.

🔹 The index considers not absolute transaction volumes, but user engagement adjusted for population and income. It takes into account operations on centralized platforms, activity in #DeFi , and participation from both retail and institutional players.
🔹 The USA rose to second place (compared to a lower position in 2024), while India maintains its leadership due to the active use of centralized and decentralized services.
🔹 According to Chainalysis, global cryptocurrency adoption is growing due to institutional interest, the emergence of regulated instruments, and activity in countries with limited access to traditional finance.

Chainalysis solutions are used by major exchanges and AML services for tagging and scoring crypto wallets, which helps assess the "cleanliness" of assets. The main #доход of the company comes from government contracts, primarily in the USA.
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Asia Emerges as a Hotspot for Violent Crypto Crime: Chainalysis According to the latest mid-year report from #Chainalysis , Asia is emerging as the epicenter of a wave of cryptocurrency-related crime, with record digital thefts and a troubling rise in violence targeting crypto holders. The Asia-Pacific region now ranks second in Bitcoin theft incidents. State-sponsored hacks and "keylog attacks" Asia's crypto crime ecosystem is a complex web where North Korean hackers carry out thefts worth billions of USD, organized crime gangs kidnap executives for ransom, and local financial platforms become unwitting money laundering tools. The Bybit hack of 1.5 billion USD linked to North Korea is the largest crypto theft ever. The report also points out that "keylog attacks" (physical violence to access crypto assets) are increasing alongside Bitcoin price volatility. The murder of Chinese-Philippine steel tycoon Anson Que, where kidnappers demanded a ransom of 3.5 million USD in crypto, is a prominent example showing the overlap between crypto crime and violence. Nevertheless, Chainalysis emphasizes that the immutability of blockchain can be a powerful tool for seeking justice. #Asia {future}(BTCUSDT) {spot}(BNBUSDT)
Asia Emerges as a Hotspot for Violent Crypto Crime: Chainalysis

According to the latest mid-year report from #Chainalysis , Asia is emerging as the epicenter of a wave of cryptocurrency-related crime, with record digital thefts and a troubling rise in violence targeting crypto holders. The Asia-Pacific region now ranks second in Bitcoin theft incidents.

State-sponsored hacks and "keylog attacks"

Asia's crypto crime ecosystem is a complex web where North Korean hackers carry out thefts worth billions of USD, organized crime gangs kidnap executives for ransom, and local financial platforms become unwitting money laundering tools. The Bybit hack of 1.5 billion USD linked to North Korea is the largest crypto theft ever.
The report also points out that "keylog attacks" (physical violence to access crypto assets) are increasing alongside Bitcoin price volatility. The murder of Chinese-Philippine steel tycoon Anson Que, where kidnappers demanded a ransom of 3.5 million USD in crypto, is a prominent example showing the overlap between crypto crime and violence. Nevertheless, Chainalysis emphasizes that the immutability of blockchain can be a powerful tool for seeking justice. #Asia
Chainalysis unveils acquisition of Alterya for $150M #Chainalysis acquires #Alterya , the AI-powered fraud detection solution, for $150M. With this acquisition, Chainalysis can now deliver real-time fraud prevention for payments and improved fraud detection during KYC processes for exchanges, blockchains and wallet providers. Alterya has already assisted leading crypto exchanges in reducing fraud by 60%, minimizing scam-related disputes, and streamlining manual operations. 👉 chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-alterya-announcement/
Chainalysis unveils acquisition of Alterya for $150M

#Chainalysis acquires #Alterya , the AI-powered fraud detection solution, for $150M. With this acquisition, Chainalysis can now deliver real-time fraud prevention for payments and improved fraud detection during KYC processes for exchanges, blockchains and wallet providers. Alterya has already assisted leading crypto exchanges in reducing fraud by 60%, minimizing scam-related disputes, and streamlining manual operations.

👉 chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-alterya-announcement/
💢Why Everyone's Watching #MENA for Crypto Innovation🚀 🪄The Middle East & North Africa region ranks as the seventh-largest crypto market globally in 2024, accounting for 7.5% of the world's total transaction volume, according to #Chainalysis . And as always, $BTC remains the leading asset, driving both institutional and retail interest across the region. 💢What really caught my attention is how quickly MENA is shaping its own approach to crypto? 🪶 If you're curious to dive deeper, I came across an insightful article and pulled out a few highlights that stood out to me 1️⃣Tokenization in #Bahrain : 🎁The Central Bank of Bahrain updated its framework to include #DigitalToken Offerings. This both strengthens investor. 🎁This both strengthens investor protection and expands opportunities for licensed firms. For me, it's a great example of regulation keeping pace with innovation. 2️⃣Saudi Arabia and #UAECrypto Developments: 🎁I found it especially interesting that Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and President of WhiteBIT Group, met with Prince Naif bin Abdullah in Saudi Arabia to explore collaboration in blockchain infrastructure and digital banking. 🎁Meanwhile, Ripple secured DFSA approval to offer regulated crypto payment services in Dubai. These moves show the region is open to global partnerships. 3️⃣SCA & VARA Partnership 🎁The collaboration between regulators streamlines licensing processes for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), makingmaking market entry faster and clearer while maintaining strong compliance. 🎁This step builds transparency and trust - both essential for a thriving digital asset ecosystem. 🌐So, MENA isn't just following global $BTC trends - it's actively shaping them. To me, this looks like a deliberate push to balance innovation with regulation, which could turn the region into a global benchmark for crypto adoption.
💢Why Everyone's Watching #MENA for Crypto Innovation🚀

🪄The Middle East & North Africa region ranks as the seventh-largest crypto market globally in 2024, accounting for 7.5% of the world's total transaction volume, according to #Chainalysis . And as always, $BTC remains the leading asset, driving both institutional and retail interest across the region.

💢What really caught my attention is how quickly MENA is shaping its own approach to crypto?

🪶 If you're curious to dive deeper, I came across an insightful article and pulled out a few highlights that stood out to me

1️⃣Tokenization in #Bahrain :
🎁The Central Bank of Bahrain updated its framework to include #DigitalToken Offerings. This both strengthens investor.

🎁This both strengthens investor protection and expands opportunities for licensed firms. For me, it's a great example of regulation keeping pace with innovation.

2️⃣Saudi Arabia and #UAECrypto Developments:
🎁I found it especially interesting that Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and President of WhiteBIT Group, met with Prince Naif bin Abdullah in Saudi Arabia to explore collaboration in blockchain infrastructure and digital banking.

🎁Meanwhile, Ripple secured DFSA approval to offer regulated crypto payment services in Dubai. These moves show the region is open to global partnerships.

3️⃣SCA & VARA Partnership
🎁The collaboration between regulators streamlines licensing processes for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), makingmaking market entry faster and clearer while maintaining strong compliance.

🎁This step builds transparency and trust - both essential for a thriving digital asset ecosystem.

🌐So, MENA isn't just following global $BTC trends - it's actively shaping them.

To me, this looks like a deliberate push to balance innovation with regulation, which could turn the region into a global benchmark for crypto adoption.
🌐 Tether x Chainalysis: Strengthening Crypto Security 📢 Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has partnered with Chainalysis to integrate advanced compliance and monitoring tools into its Hadron tokenization platform. 🛡 This collaboration aims to deliver real-time fraud detection and institutional-grade oversight for the tokenization of real-world assets — a big step toward stronger security and regulatory compliance in the crypto space. 🔒 Building trust. Boosting innovation. Driving the future of digital assets. #Tether #Chainalysis #Crypto #Blockchain
🌐 Tether x Chainalysis: Strengthening Crypto Security

📢 Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has partnered with Chainalysis to integrate advanced compliance and monitoring tools into its Hadron tokenization platform.

🛡 This collaboration aims to deliver real-time fraud detection and institutional-grade oversight for the tokenization of real-world assets — a big step toward stronger security and regulatory compliance in the crypto space.

🔒 Building trust. Boosting innovation. Driving the future of digital assets.

#Tether #Chainalysis #Crypto #Blockchain
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