Tagged: analytics

February 18, 2026 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant trilateral operation on November 19, 2025, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), working closely with authorities in the United Kingdom and Australia, imposed sanctions on a network of Russian bulletproof hosting providers central to worldwide cybercrime, particularly ransomware campaigns…. Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 6:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analysis tools are proving instrumental in tackling illicit activities. Recent developments shared by TRM Labs highlight how authorities are leveraging these technologies to dismantle networks involved in exploitation and to impose sanctions on entities linked to global threats. TRM Labs also indicated that this… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent move to curb sanctions evasion, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom for their ties to Iran’s financial system and support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 12:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the UK’s financial services sector, global data firm Experian has teamed up with pensions specialist Fincentive to launch an innovative platform focused on pension data analytics. This collaboration aims to modernize how pension providers interact with their members by converting… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 3:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantexa has rolled out its Claims Accelerator for Decision Intelligence, now accessible worldwide via the Guidewire Marketplace. This integration targets Guidewire’s ClaimCenter running on Guidewire Cloud, allowing insurance providers to infuse sophisticated analytical capabilities into their claims handling processes. As a Guidewire PartnerConnect Technology ally… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 7:46 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Xero, a small business platform, this week announced the global launch of its new AI-powered analytics capabilities, setting a new standard for small business intelligence. Millions of business owners now have the ability to access leading analytics, insights, and reporting, and get instant answers to… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 9:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics platform Nansen has recently teamed up with Katana, a specialized blockchain tailored for rapid trading and optimized liquidity management. This collaboration aims to deliver deeper, real-time insights into on-chain activities, empowering traders and developers with tools to navigate high-speed DeFi environments more effectively…. Read More

December 20, 2025 @ 10:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LSEG and Citi announced a multi‑year strategic partnership to deploy LSEG’s data, analytics and workflow solutions at enterprise scale. The partnership strengthens Citi’s data foundations, supports its broader modernisation efforts and enhances the quality and speed of client delivery. Under the multi-year agreement, LSEG’s data… Read More

December 19, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) secured 27 patents in the second half of 2025, bringing the total number of patents secured for the year to 62. Twenty of these patents support the company’s approach to artificial intelligence, complementing its EFX.AI strategy and “helping to accelerate the development… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 2:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that with more than $2.17 billion reportedly stolen from crypto services in the first half of 2025, protecting decentralized finance or DeFi and web3 protocols from hackers, operational faults, governance attacks, and financial exploits has become more urgent. This requires investment in more… Read More

October 10, 2025 @ 12:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, a cyber risk modeling and analytics business, today announced an investment of $180 million+ by Spectrum Equity, which is said to be subject to customary regulatory approvals. With this investment, Spectrum Equity is joining existing investors ForgePoint Capital, Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd, and… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 12:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics platform Nansen has announced its role as a validator for Somnia, an ultra-high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed to deliver real-time, onchain experiences. This partnership  underscores the growing convergence of advanced analytics and high-performance blockchain infrastructure, paving the way for decentralized applications (dApps) in… Read More

August 12, 2025 @ 3:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency sector in 2025 has matured significantly, offering opportunities for growth while serving as a breeding ground for sophisticated financial crimes. As scams and money laundering tactics evolve, compliance professionals face mounting challenges in safeguarding platforms and users. A recent report from Elliptic, a… Read More

August 12, 2025 @ 9:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence platform, continues to develop products and shared its latest updates, designed to empower investigators, compliance teams, and intelligence professionals to detect and mitigate crypto-related risks more effectively. These enhancements from TRM Labs focus on surfacing actionable risk signals faster, improving… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 9:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to enhance data accessibility within the Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem, blockchain analytics platform Nansen has announced a partnership with Metis Andromeda, a permissionless Ethereum Layer-2 network. This collaboration integrates Metis into Nansen’s AI-powered analytics platform, providing real-time insights into wallet movements, liquidity flows,… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Earlier this year, the cryptocurrency space was negatively impacted by the collapse of CBEX, a supposed trading platform that defrauded investors of nearly $1 billion. As detailed in Elliptic’s blog post, part of their 2025 State of Cross-Chain Crime report, CBEX’s downfall exposed the sophisticated… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that In a recent operation, law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have struck a significant blow against cybercrime by dismantling BreachForums, one of the world’s most notorious platforms for trading stolen data. This past month, the French Cybercrime Unit (Brigade de lutte contre… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The web3 and cryptocurrency space is becoming increasingly more advanced, but with tech breakthroughs there also come significant new challenges. According to Elliptic’s State of Cross-Chain Crime report, illicit activities involving cross-chain transactions have surged, with over $21.8 billion in illicit or high-risk crypto laundered… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, addressing the escalating intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and criminal activity. The hearing, titled “Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Exploitation: A New Era of… Read More

July 20, 2025 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency and web3 ecosystem has been marked by challenges and transformative regulatory developments this year, as outlined in recent Chainalysis reports. From record-breaking thefts to landmark U.S. legislation and a high-profile case of insider misconduct, the year underscores the significant impact / role of… Read More