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Crypto Prediction Markets Move Into Mainstream Finance as Institutional Interest Grows

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Traditional finance firms are expanding into crypto prediction markets as event-based contracts draw deeper liquidity. Chainalysis said inflows have risen sharply since September 2024, supported by retail traders, market makers, and institutions. Traditional Finance Builds Crypto Prediction Market Rails Major exchanges and financial firms are accelerating work on crypto prediction markets as event-based contracts gain … Read more

France Scraps Dangerous Reporting Rule, Pension Fund Buys MSTR, And More – Week In Review

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This week’s crypto stories spanned enforcement, mining, regulation, adoption, and institutional flows. Chainalysis traced Iran-linked stablecoin routing behind a major USDT freeze, while Riot continued its steady BTC sales to NYDIG. France dropped a proposed self-custody reporting rule, Binance argued crypto’s next wave of users will come through payments and utility, and Canada’s AIMCo disclosed … Read more

Prediction Market Leader Polymarket Deploys Chainalysis Security Tools

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Polymarket, the prediction marketplace giant, has officially selected blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis to deploy a first-of-its-kind onchain solution for monitoring market integrity. Key Takeaways: Polymarket selected Chainalysis to deploy a first-of-its-kind onchain solution for monitoring trading activity. The 2024 partnership introduces bespoke anomaly models to detect insider trading patterns on public blockchains. Polymarket aims to … Read more

Chainalysis Maps Iran Stablecoin Pipeline Behind $344M USDT Freeze

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A $344 million USDT freeze has exposed how Iran-linked funds are routed through stablecoin networks. Chainalysis analyzed the activity across brokers, intermediary wallets, and DeFi protocols tied to Central Bank of Iran-linked addresses. Key Takeaways: $344M USDT freeze exposed a multi-step crypto pipeline across Iran-linked networks. Chainalysis traced wallet activity tied to the Central Bank … Read more

Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts

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Singapore police intensified digital asset enforcement with major exchanges targeting scam-related crypto activity. The move strengthens real-time tracking of suspicious blockchain flows as authorities push to curb fraud risks. Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms that backed enforcement action. Chainalysis and … Read more

Tokenized Assets Near $30 Billion as Institutions Expand On-Chain Capital Markets Activity

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Tokenized real-world assets are becoming core infrastructure for institutional portfolios as on-chain asset-backed credit and Treasury products scale faster than retail segments. That momentum matters now because it is reshaping capital markets distribution and accelerating product strategy decisions. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis shows RWAs nearing $30 billion, signaling accelerating institutional adoption. Treasurys lead on-chain RWAs, concentrating … Read more

Chainalysis Flags Critical Blind Spot in DeFi Security as $292M Exploit Bypasses Burn Verification

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A $292M DeFi exploit is intensifying concerns over hidden vulnerabilities in cross-chain systems. The incident underscores how flawed trust assumptions can allow manipulated inputs to bypass safeguards and trigger undetected, large-scale asset issuance. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis flags a KelpDAO exploit exposing a critical failure in cross-chain trust assumptions. Analysis showed Layerzero design flaws can let … Read more

Chainalysis Details ‘Shadow Crypto Economy’ Exposure as Grinex Suspends Operations

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Grinex’s shutdown is intensifying scrutiny of crypto laundering tactics, as fund movements suggest behavior inconsistent with typical enforcement actions. Chainalysis analysis highlights patterns that raise questions about whether the activity aligns with a conventional external hack or alternative explanations. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis flags Grinex swaps as inconsistent with typical law enforcement seizures. Tron-based conversions show … Read more

Stablecoins Could Reach $719 Trillion by 2035, With Path Toward $1.5 Quadrillion Expansion

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Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as a dominant force in global payments, signaling a major shift toward blockchain-based financial infrastructure as transaction volumes and real-world use cases expand at unprecedented scale. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis projects stablecoin volume could hit $719 trillion, reshaping payments and settlement systems. Adoption surge from younger investors may drive $508 trillion in … Read more

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

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Chainalysis launched its first blockchain intelligence agents this week, putting automated investigation and compliance tools into the hands of any employee — not just trained analysts. Chainalysis Brings AI-Powered Investigation Tools to Compliance Teams The announcement came at the company’s annual Links conference, where CEO Jonathan Levin framed the rollout as a direct response to … Read more

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