Chainalysis' latest report shows Latin America emerging as a global stablecoin hub, with Brazil leading worldwide in crypto adoption and value received. Stablecoin use grew significantly across the region, driven by Mexico and Venezuela, even as global crypto market cap fell 50%.
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis organized Operation Light Shine, a multi-day investigation with support from Binance and Coinbase that identified more than 7,700 suspect accounts linked to child sexual abuse material networks.
Blockchain analytics company Chainalysis filed suit against the US government over Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to award a sole-source contract to competitor TRM Labs, alleging the procurement process was improper.
DeFi protocol losses from exploits fell from $2.62 billion in 2022 to $680.3 million in 2025, according to Immunefi, even as Chainalysis reports attackers are increasingly targeting unverified smart contracts, which accounted for $36.7 million in losses across four exploits in the past six months.
Prediction market platform Polymarket engaged blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to monitor trading activity in real-time for insider trading and market manipulation as it seeks $15 billion valuation and CFTC approval for U.S. relaunch.
A joint U.S., UK, and Canadian operation called Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million tied to cryptocurrency approval phishing scams, disrupted more than 120 fraud domains, and identified over 20,000 victims. Crypto firms including Coinbase and Kraken participated in the effort.
