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Investigations | January 19, 2026

Iran case shows why list-based sanctions screening fails

Crystal analyzed wallets from Zanjani's Central Bank claims. We found $48.9M moving through sanctions evasion infrastructure

News | January 15, 2026

Brazil Central Bank ex-official launches stablecoin

Brazil Central Bank ex-official launches BRD stablecoin; India tightens AML/KYC for crypto; UK MPs want crypto donation ban

News | January 7, 2026

UK doubles down on crypto tax collection

UK implements CARF rules for crypto users; adoption grows in LATAM; Bitcoin ATM scams cost US $333M in 2025.

News | January 5, 2026

Crystal integrates with Zoniqx for RWA compliance intelligence

Crystal Intelligence partners with Zoniqx to integrate blockchain intelligence into tokenized real-world assets.

Crypto Regulations | January 5, 2026

US GENIUS Act: How states adapt to stablecoin law

US GENIUS Act passed July 2025: How US states adapt to crypto adoption, stablecoin regulation and what's next.

News | December 17, 2025

Australian regulator relaxes crypto rules

Australia, the UK, & South Africa advance new crypto regulations, covering guidance, timelines, & approvals.

Investigations | December 17, 2025

How we proved North Korea’s blockchain malware campaign

Crystal Intelligence proved North Korean attribution for blockchain-based malware by tracing infrastructure funding backward, revealing multi-year ope

News | December 15, 2025

DIFC Courts to permit blockchain intelligence for court users

DIFC Courts launch third-party services to support digital asset dispute resolution, including blockchain intelligence and custody solutions.

News | December 12, 2025

Stop scams faster with Crystal Expert and Scam Alert integration

Crystal Expert now integrates with ScamAlert, delivering real-time scam intelligence.

News | December 11, 2025

IMF & US’s nod to crypto, Italy assertive on MiCAR

IMF sees stablecoin promise & risk; US prioritizes crypto charters; Italy enforces MiCA licensing by end 2025.

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.

News | December 3, 2025

Interpol & Europol fight crime, Sony’s crypto move

Interpol labels crypto scam hubs as a global crisis; Europol shuts down mixer; Sony files for USD stablecoin.

News | November 26, 2025

ECB: Stablecoin’s $280B Market Cap Threatens EU Banks

ECB warns on $280B stablecoin risk, IRS Form 1099-DA tightens crypto taxes, China mining rebounds despite ban.

Product Updates | November 24, 2025

XDC Network integration: Crystal expands analytics for the RWA market

Crystal adds XDC Network to its platform, expanding analytics and compliance coverage for the global RWA tokenization market.

News | November 24, 2025

Hadron by Tether partners with Crystal to advance RWA compliance

Hadron by Tether collaborates with Crystal Intelligence to provide blockchain analytics and compliance infrastructure for institutions tokenizing real