Chainalysis news and trends

Crypto Thefts Reached $3.4 Billion in 2025
Cryptocurrency // December 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency thefts crept up this year amid a rise in hacks from North Korea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Chainalysis Warns of ‘Concerning’ Vulnerabilities in DeFi Platforms
Blockchain // November 04, 2025

Chainalysis’ CEO is warning against critical security weaknesses in the decentralized (DeFi) finance space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Chainalysis Charts 49% Growth in North American Crypto Adoption
Cryptocurrency // September 03, 2025

Cryptocurrency adoption is “truly global,” Chainalysis said in its yearly report on the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Crypto Thefts Surpass 2024 Numbers Thanks to ByBit Hack
Cryptocurrency // July 17, 2025

Seven months into the year, 2025’s cryptocurrency crime numbers are beating 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
Crypto Crime Hits Record Levels as Nation-States Dodge Sanctions

January 26, 2026
 By most headline measures, 2025 looks like a year where crypto crime exploded. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

From Fringe to Financial Infrastructure: How Blockchain Became Bankable

April 07, 2025
File this under things you couldn’t say two years ago: Blockchain technology is maturing, and its potential for compliant, mainstream use is growing. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs

April 01, 2025
Witnesses from the ranks of business and banking told lawmakers that efforts to fight payment and investment scams must be aided by a “whole government” approach, along with fine-tuning of...

Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin

January 18, 2024
Stablecoins have held the promise of serving as a link between the cryptocurrency realm and traditional financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Crypto Thefts Reached $3.4 Billion in 2025

December 18, 2025
Cryptocurrency thefts crept up this year amid a rise in hacks from North Korea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Chainalysis Warns of ‘Concerning’ Vulnerabilities in DeFi Platforms

November 04, 2025
Chainalysis’ CEO is warning against critical security weaknesses in the decentralized (DeFi) finance space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Chainalysis Charts 49% Growth in North American Crypto Adoption

September 03, 2025
Cryptocurrency adoption is “truly global,” Chainalysis said in its yearly report on the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Crypto Thefts Surpass 2024 Numbers Thanks to ByBit Hack

July 17, 2025
Seven months into the year, 2025’s cryptocurrency crime numbers are beating 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...