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Thought Leadership | July 30, 2025

Understanding crypto risk in MENA beyond Western models

Discover unique crypto risk factors in MENA's GCC countries. Learn about peer-to-peer risks & why generic compliance models fail in the Gulf.

Product Updates | July 30, 2025

Monitor 3.0: Smarter, faster tracing

Monitor 3.0 delivers faster, smarter investigations with named entities, auto path building, and multi-asset tracing — all in one seamless interface.

Thought Leadership | July 28, 2025

Combating crypto scams at scale with Scam-Alert

Scam Alert is Crystal’s new platform to support scam victims. CEO Navin Gupta explains how it helps law enforcement and aims to combat fraud.

News | July 24, 2025

GENIUS Act becomes US law

President Trump signs the GENIUS Act into law — the first major US crypto regulation. Here’s what it means for stablecoins.

Product Updates | July 17, 2025

Full Solana support now live in Crystal

Full Solana support is now available in Crystal. Trace, monitor, and investigate Solana transactions using our complete blockchain analytics toolkit.

News | July 16, 2025

Bitcoin hits $122K as US eyes crypto reforms

Bitcoin hits $122K as the US kicks off Crypto Week with key legislation on stablecoins, CBDCs, and digital assets up for vote. Here's what’s at stake.

News | July 10, 2025

OKX CEO apologizes for false positive lockouts

OKX CEO apologizes for KYC false positives, Pakistan launches crypto regulator, US Secret Service recovers $400M in crypto over 10 years.

News | July 8, 2025

Tether backs Crystal to fight crypto crime

Tether invests in Crystal Intelligence to enhance blockchain analytics & help fight illicit stablecoin use, fraud & crypto-related crime worldwide.

News | July 3, 2025

Crypto investment fraud ring busted in Spain

Crypto investment fraud ring busted in Spain, Kraken secures MiCA license in Ireland & analysts give 95% SEC approval odds for altcoin ETFs in 2025.

News | June 26, 2025

Alleged crypto-funded espionage in Israel

Israeli man arrested for spying for Iran in exchange for crypto. Authorities say he was paid thousands to surveil officials.

Thought Leadership | June 24, 2025

Women leading the fight against financial crime

Crystal hosted this webinar to bring together four distinguished women professionals to discuss challenges and insights in the financial crime area.

Thought Leadership | June 18, 2025

The Nobitex theft and the blurred lines of crypto conflict

A $70M crypto theft hits Iran’s largest exchange as tensions spill into the blockchain. Explore the compliance, enforcement, and user impact.

News | June 18, 2025

Iran crypto exchange Nobitex hacked in $70M cyberattack

As tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, the conflict has entered the crypto arena. Here’s what we know.

Thought Leadership | June 18, 2025

Crypto kidnappings: the rising threat and new trends

Unpack this complex issue with Crystal's Chief Intelligence Officer, Nick Smart, and LATAM Senior Researcher, Laura Ambrosio.

News | June 16, 2025

Crystal and Cointelegraph expose crypto scams

Crystal partners with Cointelegraph for a 4-part educational campaign exposing real crypto scams. Learn how these schemes operate.