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News | May 13, 2025

Crystal wins top awards for blockchain & Web3

Crystal wins blockchain analytics & Web3 compliance awards, recognizing excellence in AML, risk management, and innovation across the MENA region.

Crypto Regulations | May 8, 2025

FinCEN targets Huione for laundering $4B in crypto

FinCEN targets Huione Group with Section 311 ruling for laundering billions via crypto. What it means for VASPs, banks, and compliance officers.

News | May 7, 2025

FinCEN targets Huione on money laundering charges

FinCEN takes aim at Huione Group over money laundering & crypto scams, UK introduces Draft Bill & Australian government urged to move on regulation.

News | May 1, 2025

Crystal launches Scam Alert to fight crypto fraud

Discover Scam Alert by Crystal Intelligence—an open, victim-focused platform to report crypto scams, detect fraud & support law enforcement efforts.

News | April 30, 2025

FBI reports 66% rise in crypto fraud in 2024

The FBI’s IC3 Annual Report notes a 66% rise in crypto fraud, Nigerians lose savings in the CBEX scheme, and Loopscale negotiates a bounty rate.

News | April 23, 2025

UNODC warns that crypto mining can fund cybercrime

UNODC warns of illegal crypto mining’s cybercrime risk, South Africa’s crypto travel rule looms, & Arizona crypto Bill hits political hurdle.

Product Updates | April 17, 2025

Crystal expands for XRP & XLM Blockchains

Crystal Intelligence now provides full investigative capabilities for Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM), ensuring comprehensive compliance.

News | April 15, 2025

Australia cracks down on pig butchering rings

Australia shuts 95 pig butchering crypto scam companies while South Korea removed 31 unregistered crypto apps.

News | April 9, 2025

Global crackdown takes down crypto CSAM platform

Global Task Force dismantles crypto-fueled CSAM Platform, gang jailed for exploiting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, & Scottish crypto crime up 2000%.

Crypto Regulations | April 7, 2025

The future of AI in crypto regulation & compliance

Find out how AI in crypto regulation and compliance is shaping the industry both today and in the future.

News | April 3, 2025

AUSTRAC finds AML/CFT fault with crypto ATMs

AUSTRAC finds AML/CFT faults in crypto services, expert warns of rising North Korean threats, and UK plans to make crypto a key strategic priority.

Investigations | April 2, 2025

The 10 Biggest Crypto Hacks in History

Crystal updates the 10 biggest CEX crypto hacks, from the $105M CoinBene theft in 2019 to the $1.4B Bybit hack in 2025. See the full list below.

Product Updates | March 31, 2025

Full support for Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism

Crystal Intelligence now provides full support for Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism, so you can monitor and trace activity on these Layer 2s.

News | March 26, 2025

Circle set to launch USDC stablecoin in Japan

Circle set to launch USDC stablecoin in Japan, an SMS-based crypto scam hits 130 Aussies, and Trump’s TMTG partners with Singapore’s Crypto.com.

Investigations | March 26, 2025

Garantex re-emerges as Grinex

Garantex sanctions trigger swift rebrand as Grinex. Crystal investigates how the exchange resurfaced to evade regulatory scrutiny.