AML Crypto team gave an interview to Startup Moldova and answered some important questions.Startup Moldova: Describe your startup in one paragraph, 2–5 sentences. How do you want the public to remember you?Vladimir Lazarev, fondator AML Crypto: We at AML Crypto are engaged in blockchain analytics, we are conducting investigations of crypto incidents, develop our own solution for AML (AntiMoney Laundering) and KYT (Know Your Transaction) with a visual graph of connections. This allows to make ...

AML Crypto team gave an interview to Startup Moldova and answered some important questions.Startup Moldova: Describe your startup in one paragraph, 2–5 sentences. How do you want the public to remember you?Vladimir Lazarev, fondator AML Crypto: We at AML Crypto are engaged in blockchain analytics, we are conducting investigations of crypto incidents, develop our own solution for AML (AntiMoney Laundering) and KYT (Know Your Transaction) with a visual graph of connections. This allows to make ...

Original data and research on crypto-fraud based on the Chainalysis report. TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS RECEIVED ILLEGALLY:At the same time, the volume of transactions in 2021 grew to 15.8 trillion dollars, which is 567% more than in 2020. From these statistics, we can summarize the fact that the total number of frauds, however, has become less compared to 2020.SHARE OF ILLICIT FUNDS IN RELATION TO NET FUNDS:Money laundering — giving a legal form to the possession, use or disposal of money or other...

Original data and research on crypto-fraud based on the Chainalysis report. TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS RECEIVED ILLEGALLY:At the same time, the volume of transactions in 2021 grew to 15.8 trillion dollars, which is 567% more than in 2020. From these statistics, we can summarize the fact that the total number of frauds, however, has become less compared to 2020.SHARE OF ILLICIT FUNDS IN RELATION TO NET FUNDS:Money laundering — giving a legal form to the possession, use or disposal of money or other...

A new type of fraud that has become widespread in the summer of 2022. The scammer, under the guise of a beginner in cryptocurrency, asks for help from users. The scammer explains that he has the wrapped currency stuck in his wallet, and the native currency is not enough to complete the transaction. He explains the problem by the fact that he is unable to replenish his address with native currency tokens and provides SEED with the phrase (Mnemonic Phrase) of his wallet, which, as everyone know...

A new type of fraud that has become widespread in the summer of 2022. The scammer, under the guise of a beginner in cryptocurrency, asks for help from users. The scammer explains that he has the wrapped currency stuck in his wallet, and the native currency is not enough to complete the transaction. He explains the problem by the fact that he is unable to replenish his address with native currency tokens and provides SEED with the phrase (Mnemonic Phrase) of his wallet, which, as everyone know...

WHAT IS A DIRTY CRYPTOCURRENCY Dirty cryptocurrency, similar to “dirty” money, refers to digital assets that are associated with criminal transactions or illegal activities. Here are some examples of when a cryptocurrency can be considered “dirty”:Cryptocurrency theft: If a cryptocurrency has been stolen or hacked into cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, or other digital platforms, it can be classified as dirty.Illegal dark web transactions: Cryptocurrency used to pay for illegal services and ...

WHAT IS A DIRTY CRYPTOCURRENCY Dirty cryptocurrency, similar to “dirty” money, refers to digital assets that are associated with criminal transactions or illegal activities. Here are some examples of when a cryptocurrency can be considered “dirty”:Cryptocurrency theft: If a cryptocurrency has been stolen or hacked into cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, or other digital platforms, it can be classified as dirty.Illegal dark web transactions: Cryptocurrency used to pay for illegal services and ...

Have you ever encountered such a virus, when a window pops up on the entire screen asking you to transfer a certain amount to such a PayPal wallet? It is usually difficult to close and annoyingly covers most of the screen. Such a window is generally considered to be an ordinary virus, and perhaps this is correct, because most of such programs can still be removed without reinstalling the system. Such programs became widespread in the 2000s. Society quickly found ways to combat them, so the on...

Have you ever encountered such a virus, when a window pops up on the entire screen asking you to transfer a certain amount to such a PayPal wallet? It is usually difficult to close and annoyingly covers most of the screen. Such a window is generally considered to be an ordinary virus, and perhaps this is correct, because most of such programs can still be removed without reinstalling the system. Such programs became widespread in the 2000s. Society quickly found ways to combat them, so the on...

Today’s presentation consists of two parts. In the first part, I will tell you how scammers in the cryptosphere can deceive you. And in the second — how attackers can use you to launder dirty crypto-assets.Our company is engaged in the development of blockchain analytics tools, conducting investigations of crypto incidents, as well as countering the laundering of dirty crypto assets.The market capitalization of the main crypto assets is 1.1 trillion dollars. There are about 425 million owners...

Today’s presentation consists of two parts. In the first part, I will tell you how scammers in the cryptosphere can deceive you. And in the second — how attackers can use you to launder dirty crypto-assets.Our company is engaged in the development of blockchain analytics tools, conducting investigations of crypto incidents, as well as countering the laundering of dirty crypto assets.The market capitalization of the main crypto assets is 1.1 trillion dollars. There are about 425 million owners...

WHO ARE CONSENSYSConsenSys is a start-up blockchain created by Ethereum network co-founder Joseph Lubbin. Earlier this year (March 2022), the company raised $450 million in a funding round sponsored by companies such as Microsoft, SoftBank and Temasek. ConsenSys develops software that runs on the Ethereum network.The startup’s best-known products are the MetaMask wallet and a set of tools for creating applications for the Ethereum network called Infura.WHAT DOES METAMASK AND INFURA HAVE TO DO...

WHO ARE CONSENSYSConsenSys is a start-up blockchain created by Ethereum network co-founder Joseph Lubbin. Earlier this year (March 2022), the company raised $450 million in a funding round sponsored by companies such as Microsoft, SoftBank and Temasek. ConsenSys develops software that runs on the Ethereum network.The startup’s best-known products are the MetaMask wallet and a set of tools for creating applications for the Ethereum network called Infura.WHAT DOES METAMASK AND INFURA HAVE TO DO...

Our team has extensive experience in investigating all kinds of thefts of cryptoassets. As a rule, our investigation is divided into four main stages:DETAILED INTERVIEWING Detailed interviews help us gather the right data and clues for the next stages.**OSINT ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS OF INTRUDERS **The information collected about the victim’s interactions with the intruders is carefully parsed by the analysts. All valuable information (blockchain addresses, nicknames, websites, contacts...

Our team has extensive experience in investigating all kinds of thefts of cryptoassets. As a rule, our investigation is divided into four main stages:DETAILED INTERVIEWING Detailed interviews help us gather the right data and clues for the next stages.**OSINT ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS OF INTRUDERS **The information collected about the victim’s interactions with the intruders is carefully parsed by the analysts. All valuable information (blockchain addresses, nicknames, websites, contacts...

At the moment, there are many local laundering through the purchase and sale of NFTs, we have chosen about three of the main ones. All information is provided for informational purposes only. Remember that we’ve all heard of the “smartest” scammers, which means that even the most cunning ones get caught up in their “cunning” tricks.METHOD 1. PURCHASE AND SALEThe essence of this laundering is simple — it is required to clean the funds as much as possible by running them through many transit ad...

At the moment, there are many local laundering through the purchase and sale of NFTs, we have chosen about three of the main ones. All information is provided for informational purposes only. Remember that we’ve all heard of the “smartest” scammers, which means that even the most cunning ones get caught up in their “cunning” tricks.METHOD 1. PURCHASE AND SALEThe essence of this laundering is simple — it is required to clean the funds as much as possible by running them through many transit ad...

How scammers use your transaction history against you and why the copy button can be dangerous. Fraudsters every year create more and more new ways of deception to obtain victim’s funds. The most common cryptocurrency thefts are rug pulls and honeypots. These methods of theft did not appear by accident. People can be gullible, so convincing explanations of scammers often allows to deceive an unprepared user. The best way to deceive a person is to think about what you would do if you were the ...

How scammers use your transaction history against you and why the copy button can be dangerous. Fraudsters every year create more and more new ways of deception to obtain victim’s funds. The most common cryptocurrency thefts are rug pulls and honeypots. These methods of theft did not appear by accident. People can be gullible, so convincing explanations of scammers often allows to deceive an unprepared user. The best way to deceive a person is to think about what you would do if you were the ...

As statistics show, most of the stolen funds, one way or another, eventually end up on CEX exchanges for cashing out. But how to act so that the appeal to the exchange to be effective? Previously, we told you what to do if your cryptocurrency was stolen, and we hope that this instruction won’t be used by you. But if you haven’t read it yet, we recommend you to read it so that in case of a problem, you can immediately take right measures. In this article, we will share a plan of actions if the...

As statistics show, most of the stolen funds, one way or another, eventually end up on CEX exchanges for cashing out. But how to act so that the appeal to the exchange to be effective? Previously, we told you what to do if your cryptocurrency was stolen, and we hope that this instruction won’t be used by you. But if you haven’t read it yet, we recommend you to read it so that in case of a problem, you can immediately take right measures. In this article, we will share a plan of actions if the...

The regulation of cryptocurrencies is a complex issue. Many countries still do not give a clear answer about the future economy and whether cryptocurrencies will be used. This is how the world map looks now in the context of regulation of the cryptocurrency market:To compare the regulation of cryptocurrency markets, we have selected some countries that can characterize regions. Thus, such countries as: Estonia, Switzerland and Germany characterize Europe; Japan and Singapore — Asia; USA — Nor...

The regulation of cryptocurrencies is a complex issue. Many countries still do not give a clear answer about the future economy and whether cryptocurrencies will be used. This is how the world map looks now in the context of regulation of the cryptocurrency market:To compare the regulation of cryptocurrency markets, we have selected some countries that can characterize regions. Thus, such countries as: Estonia, Switzerland and Germany characterize Europe; Japan and Singapore — Asia; USA — Nor...