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Law Enforcement Holds Positive Views on Crypto Despite Crime Concerns, Chainalysis Reports

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Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has found that law enforcement finds cryptocurrency relevant to many investigations and holds positive overall views. The firm also notes the growing adoption of cryptocurrency and its increased criminal exploitation, including intellectual property theft and drug trafficking. Despite the availability of various tools, many respondents are dissatisfied with current resources, highlighting … Read more

Cartier Family Member Indicted for Using USDT to Launder Hundreds of Millions in Drug Trafficking Money

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Maximilien De Hoop Cartier, a descendant of the family famous for their French luxury goods Cartier, has been indicted for his participation in a network that allegedly used several shell companies to launder drug trafficking money proceeds using USDT. Cartier and five Colombian individuals allegedly conspired to directly launder $14.5 million and used these shell … Read more

Chainalysis Named Council Member of MENA Banking Group’s Digital Asset Lab

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Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis firm, has been appointed as a council member of Digital Asset Lab. The firm will use its expertise to assist Emirates NBD’s lab in understanding market trends and client needs. The Digital Asset Lab’s objective is to comprehend how Emirates NBD’s customers can utilize digital assets and the associated technology. Leveraging … Read more

Stablecoins Gain Ground as Global Financial Asset

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According to Chainalysis’ “Crypto Spring Report,” stablecoin adoption and market importance are seeing a rapid increase in 2024, with a significant rise in the number of addresses holding them and their use in on-chain transactions, making them a global financial asset. Legislation efforts in the U.S., such as the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, aim to … Read more