Crystal? Blockchain Analytics Monthly Digest - March 2023
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Crystal appoints Jordan Alexander as the new Associate Director of Product.
We are thrilled to announce that Jordan Alexander joins us as Crystal’s new Associate Director of Product.
Crypto & DeFi Security Breaches, Fraud & Scams Report.
Discover the largest hacks, scams and security breaches involving crypto and DeFi that have taken place from 2011 up to 2023.
Crystal in the News
Between Feb. 23, 2022 – Feb. 23, 2023, $187 million in crypto donations were collected in support of Ukrainian groups, according to analytics from Crystal Blockchain.
Listen to the Crypto podcast with Nick Smart, Director of Blockchain Intelligence at Crystal Blockchain and Matt Green, Blockchain Litigation Lead.
Crystal Blockchain has announced the appointment of London-based Jordan Alexander as its new Associate Director of Product.
According to Crystal Blockchain Analytics, as of November 2022, over $184 million in crypto assets have been raised in support of Ukraine.
According to the report by Crystal Blockchain, approximately $16.7 billion in crypto assets have been stolen since 2011.
CoinDesk looked into the wallets Transparency International identified which sent funds to several crypto exchanges: Huobi, Binance, WhiteBit & two Russian exchanges, MEXC & Garantex, according to Crystal Blockchain.
So far in 2023, hackers have stolen $119 million in crypto in 19 breaches, according to the report by Crystal Blockchain, which includes data ranging from the Mt. Gox crypto exchange hack in 2011 to Feb. 18, 2023.
The study conducted by Crystal Blockchain, which covered data from the first cryptocurrency exchange hack (Mt. Gox) in 2011 up until Feb. 18, 2023, showed a shift in criminal focus from infiltrating crypto-exchange security systems to DeFi hacks.
UK-based cybersecurity consultants and investigators, Arrowsgate, have partnered with blockchain analytics specialist Crystal Blockchain to integrate advanced blockchain monitoring and investigative technology to scale its business globally
— News 13
Cryptocurrency has been plagued by a series of scandals. A report by Crystal Blockchain found that about $16.7 billion in cryptocurrencies has been stolen between January 2011 & February 2023.
Coming up in April
- Webinar: Crypto compliance in a post-FTX world
Join us and our panel of experts from PrimeTrust and Bitwave to learn what infrastructure and processes Fintechs, Neo Banks, and Challengers need to be trusted, safe and compliant for transacting cryptocurrencies.
In this discussion moderated by digital assets expert, Ken Chapman, we will look at the current approach to building a compliant framework for virtual assets, and what it takes to build an infrastructure that not only fits the bill today, but anticipates future obstacles.
April 20, 2023, 9.00am Pacific Time, 17.00 BST, 18.00 CET
- Consensus
We’re glad to participate in Consensus on 26-28 April. Consensus is the world's largest, longest running and most influential gathering that brings together all sides of the cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web3 community. Meet us at Booth No. C23.
- Crystal’s Training Courses
Registration for Crystal's Crypto School of Compliance and Investigations courses is now open. Each of our training courses is delivered online or in-person by our team of specialists who bring together expertise from enforcement, regulation, and intelligence to help you understand and investigate multi-blockchain transactions, monitor cryptocurrencies for potential risk and build visualizations. Choose a course that suits your level of expertise.
Current openings:
? 4 & 5 May:
Crystal Certified Crypto Asset Essentials
For those new to crypto.
? 25 & 26 May:
Crystal's Certified Crypto Compliance Masterclass
This is an expert level course — a good knowledge of cryptocurrencies is required.
? 29 & 30 June:
Crystal's Certified Crypto Research and Investigation Specialist Training
This is an advanced level course — a good knowledge of cryptocurrencies is required.
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About Crystal
Crystal Blockchain Analytics provides an all-in-one blockchain analytics tool to customers in the digital asset industry, banking, law enforcement and regulatory sectors. We enable financial services and VASPs to meet global anti-money laundering requirements through crypto transaction monitoring and risk assessment. Customers in law enforcement and regulatory spheres leverage our technology and data to track the movement of thousands of cryptocurrencies in real-time to identify illicit flows.
Our platform is available as a free demo, SaaS, and API.