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Thought Leadership | August 18, 2026

Nested services: the $8B blind spot inside crypto exchanges

Nested services move $8B through regulated exchanges. Here is why exchange-level checks miss them, and how to close the gap.

Thought Leadership | August 17, 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.

Stablecoin | August 13, 2026

Where stablecoins keep time

Crystal Foresight maps where the ten largest stablecoins' users keep their clocks, from DAI's single time zone to USDC's global spread.

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

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.