Elliptic

Alleged Dark Web Blockchain Analytics Tool Antinalysis Suspended

Antinalysis helps cybercriminals avoid running the risk of being identified they attempt to cash out their illicit proceeds, according to a blockchain analytics firm.

News  ·  16 August 2021

Anatomy of Ransomware Attack: Chat Support, a Discount and a Surcharge for Bitcoin

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic tracks a small business being contacted by REvil ransomware attackers demanding $50,000 in crypto for a decryption tool.

News  ·  19 July 2021
Bitcoin

52 US Representatives Are Backing a Bill Targeting Hamas Financing

The Hamas International Financing Prevention Act would leverage sanctions against individuals and governments donating to Hamas, including donations made in bitcoin.

News  ·  23 June 2021
Bitcoin

DarkSide Hackers’ Bitcoin Stash Tracked

DarkSide hackers might have received 321.5 BTC for ransom since March, with 107 BTC still unaccounted for.

Business  ·  17 May 2021
Privacy

Elliptic Is Mapping Bitcoin Stolen From 2016 Bitfinex Hack

New research from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic asks whether zkSNACKs, the firm behind bitcoin privacy wallet Wasabi, is turning a blind eye to stolen coins.

Business  ·  13 May 2021
Elliptic

Revolut Taps Blockchain Tools From Crypto Compliance Firm Elliptic

The partnership means Revolut customers' crypto transactions will be recorded on the blockchain for the first time.

Business  ·  11 May 2021
Crime

Russia’s Darknet Criminals Have Novel Crypto Cash-Out System: ‘Buried Treasure’

A darknet ad flagged by the crypto sleuths at Elliptic says vendors will bury vacuum-packed physical cash “5-20 cm under the ground.”

Business  ·  22 March 2021
Elliptic

Darknet’s JokerStash Retiring After Making Over $1B Through Illicit Transactions

Crypto sleuthing firm Elliptic says one of the world's most prolific cybercriminals is going out on its own terms.

News  ·  12 February 2021
Elliptic

Proposed FinCen Rule on Crypto Wallets Would Likely Be Ineffective, Elliptic Says

In its response to the Treasury Department’s proposed rules, the blockchain analytics firm said they are likely to be ineffective and counterproductive.

News  ·  31 December 2020
CoinFlash

Over 13% of Bitcoin Crime Proceeds Laundered Through ‘Privacy Wallets’: Elliptic

The number of crypto criminals using so-called privacy wallets to help hide their identities is on the rise, according to analytics firm Elliptic.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 December 2020
Chainalysis

Darknet Markets Face Headwinds After Year of Mixed Results

Darknet markets are falling off the radar and watching their customer base level off.

News  ·  3 December 2020
Bitcoin

Nearly $1B in Bitcoin Moves From Wallet Linked to Silk Road

A wallet possibly belonging to early dark net market Silk Road moved almost $1 billion worth of bitcoin early on Wednesday.

News  ·  4 November 2020
DeFi

CipherTrace Outlines Regulatory Gray Zones Plaguing Booming DeFi Sector

Here's how blockchain analytics firms like CipherTrace and Elliptic are viewing DeFi and DEXs after the KuCoin hack.

Business  ·  1 October 2020
CoinFlash

Elliptic Adds Monitoring Support for Binance Chain and BNB

Ellipitc is only the second crypto analysis company to support Binance's namesake blockchain.

News  ·  18 August 2020
CoinFlash

Elliptic Teams With Fireblocks to Automate Security and Compliance in Crypto Industry

Elliptic has joined forces with Fireblocks to automate anti-money laundering compliance for their shared institutional clients.

News  ·  13 August 2020