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See you in 2 weeks at Chainalysis Links in NYC on April 1,2! Cloudburst Technologies will host a special session on Day 2 on Proactive Market Manipulation Investigations. This will explore crypto pump-and-dump schemes, detailing how fraudsters inflate token prices to exploit victims. It will provide investigators with tools to analyze blockchain data, identify fraud in smart contracts, and monitor suspicious activity on platforms like Telegram and Discord. This will be a session you can't miss! Join us at Links! Cloudburst Technologies Chainalysis

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?? Crypto Market Insights: Key Signals & Shifts This Week ?? Market Highlights: ?? $82.5B in trading volume potentially impacted by market manipulation. ?? Biggest price surges: ? ChainLink (LINK): ?? +10.0% in 24 hours (Market Cap: $8.27B) ? Wen (WEN): ?? +11.5% in 24 hours (Market Cap: $0.2B) ? Most Targeted Tokens: Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Cardano (ADA), and TRON (TRX) saw the highest number of signals, indicating potential increased volatility. ?? Wash Trading Trends: ? Uniswap (UNI): 8.57% suspected wash trading ? Tron (TRX): 5.02% suspected wash trading ?? Takeaway: The crypto market remains highly dynamic, with significant price movements driven by coordinated trading activities. As always, high returns come with high risks. Stay informed, stay strategic. ?? #Crypto #Blockchain #MarketInsights #CryptoTrading #DeFi https://lnkd.in/edgqctv2

In the wake of the devastating ByBit exchange heist by suspected North Korean hackers, CoinDesk has published an article highlighting the problems that North Korea has in terms of laundering such large amounts of stolen crypto, and the alleged role being played by Chinese crypto-based money laundering services. (Link: https://lnkd.in/dVkn2Q_K). Last year, Cloudburst Technologies published a report on this laundering activity (Link: https://lnkd.in/dSFEdVaT) that noted, "China appears to be the largest market for online crypto money laundering services, and many Chinese money laundering channels on Telegram have tens of thousands of subscribers." The report also explained how the laundering services are evading law enforcement by selling "stolen USDT across borders. For example, the USDT we steal from the United States will only be sold in China, and USDT is not protected by law in China!" To buttress their claims, services have posted videos on Telegram and other social media platforms that appear to show bags--and in some cases, pallets--of cash being loaded up and taken out of banks in China, including branches of China Merchants Bank, the Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank. A cursory analysis of these services suggest that they almost certainly work with insider assistance at Chinese banks and government agencies, as well as in collaboration with suspected illicit gambling networks, hackers, and online extortionists. Commission rates for money mules typically range from 1.5% to 7.6% depending on the payment method, which is done via Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfers, or cash. USDT is overwhelmingly the preferred cryptocurrency medium, and there is a clear division between "white U" (i.e. seemingly clean and legitimate USDT) versus "black U" (i.e. stolen USDT with a tainted history and possible legal baggage). Messages posted by these Chinese laundering services reference "black U" being exchanged for "white U" at a ratio of 2:1, suggesting a form of mixing or layering. These services also appear to be highly organized with a defined hierarchical structure, including recruiters, team leaders, and customer service representatives. They can be readily accessed through multiple chat platforms. No wonder they are attractive cash-out targets for North Korean hackers...

Cryptocurrency pump and dump schemes harm the ecosystem by creating artificial price inflation, misleading investors and causing sudden crashes that erode trust. They discourages long term investment, increase market volatility and ultimately damage the credibility of legitimate crypto projects. The below research using Cloudburst Technologies data creates a mechanism for proactively identifying pumps and dumps and the masterminds behind them.

Signals & Shifts: This Week’s Crypto Market Insights ?? This week, our analysis detected 7,759 significant signals impacting the crypto market across many channels: ?? Market Movements: ? Potential manipulation activity: Up to $92.7B in volume. ? Biggest price surges: ?? Maker (MKR): +13.1% return in 24 hours, $1.1B market cap ?? Merlin Chain (MERL): +12.8% return in 24 hours, $0.23B market cap ?? Key Market Trends: ? BTC & ETH saw price drops, leading to lower activity across smaller tokens. ? The most targeted tokens for signals: Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Cardano (ADA), and Algorand (ALGO). ? Wash Trading Alerts: ?? Uniswap (UNI): 6.8% suspected wash trading activity ?? Tron (TRX): 6.46% suspected wash trading activity ? What’s Next? The high number of signals suggests increased volatility ahead, particularly for BCH, ADA, and ALGO. Stay ahead of the market and trade wisely! https://lnkd.in/eFwYhsvk

?? Signals & Shifts: Weekly Crypto Market Insights ?? Over this week, we have seen some significant drops in price for the most important tokens BTC and ETH, leading to a decrease in other tokens with low market cap activity. ?? Key Highlights: ? Top gainers: Berachain (BERA) +14.5% & Maker (MKR) +13.1% in 24 hours ? High activity on Cardano (ADA), Litecoin (LTC), and Maker (MKR) — expect increased volatility ahead ? Suspected wash trading on Uniswap (8.05%) & Tron (4.71%) ? Potential market manipulation affecting up to $65.1B in volume Stay ahead with actionable crypto market insights every week. #CryptoInsights #MarketSignals #CryptoTrends https://lnkd.in/eQSuRQE4

Cloudburst Technologies noted several market manipulation attempts over the last week, but there are always some that are more relevant than others. The most successful pumps of the week were on?FC Barcelona Fan Token?and?Venice Token. The trading activities were likely executed across multiple exchanges, including?Binance,?Bitget,?Bybit,?OKX,?Huobi,?Kucoin, among others. The analysis indicates that investors adhering to these strategies realized a?profit margin of 12.4% to 24.5%. These findings underscore the dynamic and volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, where significant gains are frequently offset by equally possible risks. Read full detailed report below:

Cloudburst Technologies is forming a strategic partnership with Crypto ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center), the premier intelligence-sharing hub for the digital asset industry. Why is this important? This partnership will enhance the security and resilience of the cryptocurrency ecosystem by delivering real-time threat intelligence, risk mitigation strategies, and advanced analytics to industry stakeholders. Evan Kohlmann Justine Bone #crypto #cryptothreatintelligence #cryptoOSINT

Cloudburst Technologies partners with Crypto ISAC to strengthen threat Intelligence and Security in the Digital Asset Ecosystem. Evan Kohlmann Justine Bone Adam Morgan Lona Mozumder Ben Turner Christopher Perkins Hank Thomas Chris Ahern