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News | February 26, 2025

Bybit offers 10% bounty to solve $1.5B crypto heist

Bybit to offer $140M bounty in wake of record $1.5B crypto heist, and the SEC approves first interest-bearing stablecoin.

Investigations | February 25, 2025

Breaking down the Bybit exchange hack

The Bybit hack rocked the crypto world—how did it happen, who’s responsible, and what does it mean for investors, exchanges and investigators.

News | February 20, 2025

Crystal announces ransomware training collaboration

Crystal Intelligence partners with Security Blue Team on a cutting-edge ransomware negotiation course. Enroll now for hands-on cybersecurity training.

Product Updates | February 20, 2025

Crystal integrates with Maltego for faster insights

Discover how Crystal Intelligence integrates with Maltego for streamlined blockchain investigations, enhanced data visualisation, and faster insights.

News | February 19, 2025

AUSTRAC alerts crypto exchanges on AML compliance

AUSTRAC alerted crypto exchanges about AML issues, India seized millions in cryptocurrencies, and Tether bought a stake in Juventus football club.

News | February 12, 2025

Trump’s Foreign Bribery Act pause draws criticism

Trump suspended the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Polymarket hit $1.1B in SuperBowl crypto bets, and Czechia aligned crypto laws with MiCA.

News | February 5, 2025

Crypto recovers over Trump’s tariffs delay

Trump’s tariff delay sees crypto recover, India rethinks crypto rules, the UK may sell seized BTC, an EU crypto exchange expands post-MiCA.

News | February 3, 2025

Crystal joins Predicate to enable decentralized compliance

DeFI network Predicate put compliance first by integrating Crystal Intelligence to manage crypto transaction monitoring and screening.

News | January 29, 2025

Crypto shudders in US President Trump’s 1st week

Crypto wobbled in US President Trump's first week, $TRUMP & $MELANIA coins sparked debate, and there was a pro-crypto Treasury pick.

Product Updates | January 28, 2025

Get smart: game-changing updates for investigators

Explore how Crystal’s WhatsApp Chatbot and other new features enhance crypto investigations with actionable insights.

News | January 23, 2025

BTC rallies despite Trump speech omitting crypto mention

BTC fluctuates as Trump skips crypto golden age in his speech. Key appointments signal crypto industry support.

Investigations | January 20, 2025

How Assad’s fallen regime used confiscated crypto

Find out how Syrian Air Force intelligence services under Assad used confiscated crypto to fund operational activities for the now-fallen regime.

News | January 15, 2025

Trump set to make crypto great again as BTC falls

Bitcoin falls just before Trump inauguration, FTX to repay $1.2B, NY sues crypto scammers for $2M, UK blocks landfill search for $770M hard drive.

Thought Leadership | January 13, 2025

How FOMO Is Driving Crypto Scams

Fear of missing out is fueling a rise in crypto scams, leaving investors vulnerable. Learn how to stay safe with tips from experts.

Investigations | January 9, 2025

Ideology, conflict & crypto in post-Assad Syria

Learn about ideology, conflict and crypto in post-Assad Syria, how the HTS swept into power, and the role crypto played in sponsoring the take over.