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Investigations | August 12, 2026

Tracing the Coldcard Hack: Where the Stolen Bitcoin Went

The Coldcard RNG flaw let attackers crack seed phrases and drain over 2,000 BTC. We trace where the stolen bitcoin went — and who is still exposed.

Market Analysis / Research | August 12, 2026

Reporting failures, not fraud, just shut down 96 crypto ATMs

A regulator shut down 96 crypto ATMs over reporting gaps, not fraud. Here's the self-check every VASP should run.

Explainers | August 10, 2026

What is KYT compliance, and what does it require?

Know Your Transaction, in practice: the controls a KYT program covers, its regulatory basis, and how to prove it works.

Stablecoin | August 4, 2026

What stablecoin market intelligence really tells us

Crystal Foresight's Hannah Curtis explains why stablecoin transaction volumes alone do not prove adoption.

Product Updates | August 4, 2026

Meet Ask Crystal, an AI blockchain analyst that works 24/7

Ask Crystal is an AI blockchain analyst inside Crystal Expert. It turns any transfer into one clear, evidence-backed narrative in seconds, saving team

Stablecoin | July 30, 2026

One wallet now holds 94.5% of A7A5’s supply

A7A5 lost its exchange and drew fresh sanctions in April. On-chain, supply didn't scatter: 94.5% now sits in one wallet, still earning yield

Thought Leadership | July 29, 2026

New York: crypto risk and regulation in 2026

NY ranked fourth among US crypto crime losses in 2025. The enforcement gap, the CRYPTO Act, and what to do now.

Explainers | July 27, 2026

Best blockchain analytics platforms for multi-currency fintechs

A fintech's checklist for comparing blockchain analytics companies across compliance and market analytics.

News | July 24, 2026

What the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package means for crypto compliance

The EU's 21st package adds 14 crypto platforms, a new third-country ban power, and asset freezes on 94 banks. What compliance teams must act on now.

Stablecoin | July 23, 2026

The yield you’re sold, and the yield you get

Fintechs advertise 7-15% stablecoin yield. On-chain data shows realized rates of 1-4%. See what Crystal Foresight found across $1.75B in vaults.

Explainers | July 23, 2026

What to look for in a blockchain analytics platform

A practical checklist for evaluating blockchain analytics tools before you commit to a platform.

MiCAR insights | July 21, 2026

Missed the MiCA licensing deadline? What now?

MiCA's grandfathering period is over. Legal, regulatory, and compliance experts unpack what unlicensed CASPs do now.

Stablecoin | July 16, 2026

What drove the stablecoin supply down

Crystal Foresight traces the $11.5B stablecoin supply decline through mid-July 2026: which coins shrank, which grew, and the reasons behind each move.

Crypto Regulations | July 15, 2026

Texas crypto crime, regulation, and the enforcement gap

Texas ranks second in US crypto crime losses. Here's the enforcement gap state law enforcement must close in 2026.

Investigations | July 8, 2026

The Patriotic Bull and the wallets that cashed out

How Crystal traced Tommy Robinson's Patriotic Bull memecoin: ten wallets, one operator, and a near-total collapse.