Despite the public shutdown of its website and Telegram channels, major darknet marketplace Huione is not only still active—it’s growing. Recent blockchain data reveals the platform is still processing billions in cryptocurrency, defying efforts by law enforcement and financial regulators to shut it down. On May 13, Haowang Guarantee, formerly ...
Russian-language no-KYC crypto exchanges continue to re-emerge despite crackdowns, often as rebranded versions of previously shut-down platforms. A report from blockchain forensic firm Chainalysis, dated February 19, notes that while new platforms keep appearing, the overall inflows have declined, suggesting that U.S. and international sanctions are effective. These newly reopened ...
Chainalysis reported that nearly 5% of all tokens launched showed patterns similar to pump-and-dump schemes In 2024. The firm revealed that over 3 million tokens were introduced, with over 1.3 million (over 40%) listed on decentralized exchanges. However, only 1.7% of these tokens have seen active trading in the past ...
A recent analysis by Chainalysis revealed that most crypto wallets holding the Official Trump meme coin have seen minimal returns, with over 77% of holders earning less than $100. Meanwhile, a small group of whales has reportedly made over $10 million each from the token. In a January 23 thread ...
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is now the seventh-largest market for cryptocurrencies, according to a recent Chainalysis report. The report revealed that between July 2023 and June 2024, countries in the region received $338.7 billion in cryptocurrencies, representing 7.5% of the global on-chain value. Türkiye led with ...
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has raised concerns about the potential use of domestic crypto exchanges by the Russian government to evade international sanctions. In a recent report, the firm highlighted two crypto platforms, Garantex and Exved, as potential resources for Russia to facilitate cross-border trade despite ongoing financial restrictions. According ...
According to a recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, web3 gambling platforms have attracted over $78.7 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from players in the last four years. The report, covering the period from January 2020 to July 2024, highlighted the sector's impressive ability to attract substantial users despite ...
Chainalysis has recently announced the establishment of its regional headquarters in Dubai for the Middle East, Southern Europe, Central Asia, and Africa. This move, according to its latest press release, demonstrates its commitment to recruiting skilled professionals in traditional finance, Web3.0 technologies, and regulatory compliance to operate from their regional ...
