Chainalysis
PulseAugur coverage of Chainalysis — every cluster mentioning Chainalysis across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Blockchain-assisted cyberattacks surge fivefold, fueled by AI and state actors
Cyberattacks utilizing blockchain technology have surged more than fivefold, largely attributed to state-sponsored actors from North Korea and Iran, alongside Russian criminal groups. This surge is partly fueled by the …
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Mexican cartels increasingly use sophisticated crypto farms for illicit gains · 1 source tracked
Mexican authorities have uncovered a clandestine cryptocurrency mining operation in the mountainous region of Puebla, utilizing approximately 300 GPUs and tapping into hydroelectric power. This marks the fourth such fac…
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Couple accused of fraud after launching crypto based on divine guidance
Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado, a couple with no prior experience in cryptocurrency, launched INDXcoin based on divine guidance they claimed to receive. They promoted the digital currency within evangelical Christian communit…
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TRM Labs valuation doubles to $2B on AI-driven crime fighting expansion
TRM Labs, a startup focused on tracking cryptocurrency crime, has doubled its valuation to $2 billion following a recent funding round. The company is expanding its services to combat AI-driven online crime, including f…
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AI agent economy shows dual value streams; new platform offers dispute resolution
Recent analyses reveal a dual economy within the agent transaction landscape. While sub-dollar transactions dominate in count, transactions of $1 or more now represent 95% of the total value transferred on the Base netw…
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New Bitcoin collateral vault bypasses wraps and bridges for agent transactions
A new method for using Bitcoin as collateral in cross-chain agent transactions has been proposed, aiming to avoid the need for wrapping or bridging the cryptocurrency. This approach utilizes a hash time-locked contract …
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Machine Payments Protocol (x402) sees major adoption despite low personal server use · 1 source tracked
The Machine Payments Protocol (x402) has seen significant adoption, processing over 169 million payments with a notable shift towards transactions exceeding one dollar. Major tech players like Stripe, Ripple, AWS, and G…
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Zeus Crypto Recovery Services claims success in recovering $420M in stolen crypto
Zeus Crypto Recovery Services (ZCRS) is presented as a legitimate company specializing in recovering stolen or lost cryptocurrency assets. The service claims to have successfully recovered over $420 million for more tha…
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Noah builds compliance moat in booming stablecoin payment market
Noah, a company focused on stablecoin infrastructure, is positioning itself as a key player in the growing stablecoin market. The company, founded by Shah Ramezani, aims to provide compliance and payment rails for busin…
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Fortune ranks top 100 crypto companies, highlighting finance integration
Fortune has released its inaugural Crypto 100 list, ranking the top companies in the blockchain industry across 10 categories. The list includes established pioneers like Coinbase and Kraken, alongside newer entrants an…
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Chinese peptide labs pivot from fentanyl precursors, fueled by crypto
Chinese laboratories, previously involved in fentanyl precursor sales, are now shifting to producing and selling peptides, a largely unregulated supplement market valued at over $100 million annually. This transition, f…
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Peptide gray market increasingly uses crypto for transactions
A growing gray market for peptides, used for wellness and the "looksmaxxing" trend, is increasingly relying on cryptocurrency for transactions. Vendors in this space face challenges with traditional payment processors d…
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US regulator deploys AI to hunt insider trading on prediction markets
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is leveraging artificial intelligence to detect insider trading on offshore prediction markets like Polymarket. The agency is staffing up and employing AI tools to anal…