Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership | May 14, 2026

Exposing the AML risks of crypto cash desks

Journalists went undercover at cash-to-crypto desks. Crystal examines what the investigations mean for compliance teams.

Thought Leadership | May 5, 2026

How banks integrate crypto AML software

Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) are looking for effective crypto compliance solutions as new regulations are introduced globally.

Thought Leadership | March 28, 2026

How to investigate emerging risks related to cross chain crime

Discover the world of cross-chain crime and chain hopping in the webinar. Experts delve into the techniques used by criminals.

Thought Leadership | March 5, 2026

Compliance blind spots: cash-to-crypto risks

Compliance blind spots: Crystal's webinar finds crypto compliance misses informal billion-dollar networks.

Thought Leadership | February 13, 2026

Crypto romance scams in 2026: AI and the new threat

Deepfake video calls, AI-generated scripts, romance scams: know the warning signs and where to report.

Thought Leadership | December 4, 2025

Expert panel reveals crypto scam tactics and reporting strategies

Industry experts discuss crypto fraud trends, victim psychology, and reporting best practices.

Thought Leadership | November 13, 2025

USDT maintains dominance while USDC faces headwinds

Explore Q3 2025 stablecoin market trends: how USDT and USDC shaped liquidity and institutional adoption.

Thought Leadership | November 7, 2025

Crypto crime trends & emerging threats in the US

Risks the US crypto industry faces address poisoning, so-called ‘risk washing,’ and Bitcoin ATM scams.

Thought Leadership | October 30, 2025

How stablecoins are reshaping global payments and finance

MoonPay, Anchorage & StablR experts on stablecoins transforming payments via MiCA & GENIUS Act regulations.

Thought Leadership | October 21, 2025

The truth about crypto and terrorism: Follow the evidence

The blockchain isn’t a haven for terror—it’s a visibility layer that helps trace funds and disrupt weak off-ramps.

Thought Leadership | October 13, 2025

CoinDCX and WazirX: Crisis, Crime and Credibility

CoinDCX vs WazirX: two hacks, two responses — lessons for crypto trust and security.

Thought Leadership | October 2, 2025

The billion-dollar shadow economy your analytics can’t see

While competitors analyze on-chain data, Crystal Intelligence maps the cash-for-crypto economy operating behind unmarked doors globally.

Thought Leadership | September 24, 2025

Risky Fridays: Crypto Hacks and Scams 2024/25

Crystal’s 2025 report highlights why Fridays have become the riskiest day in crypto, analyzing hacks, scams, and DeFi fraud.

Thought Leadership | September 4, 2025

$22.7B in stolen digital assets since 2011

Crystal’s 2025 report analyzes global crypto hacks, fraud, and DeFi scams with $22.7B stolen between 2011 and 2025.

Thought Leadership | September 2, 2025

How terrorists exploit small crypto exchanges to move money

Crystal Intelligence data uncovers terrorist financing through OTC brokers in Lebanon.