Chainalysis encryption crime semi-annual report: legal transaction volume decreased by 36% year-on-year, and illegal transaction volume decreased by only 15%

[Chainalysis Encryption Crime Semi-Annual Report: Legal Transaction Volume Dropped 36% YoY, Illegal Transaction Volume Only Decreased 15%] On August 16th, Chainalysis released a semi-annual report on encryption crime. Overall, in the face of falling prices, illegal transaction volume It was down just 15% year-over-year, while legitimate volumes were down 36%. However, some crimes actually increased in 2022, while others declined more than the overall market. For example, as of July 2022, $1.9 billion worth of cryptocurrencies have been stolen in hacks, compared to just under $1.2 billion for the same period in 2021.

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NTF Investments, established by Argo Blockchain co-founder and others, plans to list in London: On April 1st, NTF Investments PLC, an NFT investment company established by Jonathan Bixby, co-founder of Argo Blockchain, a British listed mining company, and others on March 3, 2020, will be listed in London , plans to raise about $14 million through the IPO. The initial public offering (IPO) would bring its valuation to about $34.5 million, the company said.

Note: NTF Investments PLC specializes in investing in NFT and investing in companies or funds related to NFT and blockchain technology. [2021/4/1 19:37:55]

News | DXT acquires blockchain start-up company Monsoon Blockchain: Jinse Finance reported that DXT Technology Group has entered the blockchain field by acquiring a minority stake in an American start-up company called Monsoon Blockchain. The two companies confirmed that the purchase agreement was signed on January 7, but declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal. However, the deal values the blockchain startup at more than $100 million, people familiar with the matter said. Liu Donghai, chairman and founder of Dixintong, said the deal will allow his company to explore potential use cases that require blockchain, as well as other emerging technologies such as 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). [2020/1/14]

Blockchain Capital partner: Other Wall Street banks may follow Goldman Sachs to open a cryptocurrency trading platform: Spencer Bogart, a partner of Blockchain Capital, said in an interview with cnbc that Goldman Sachs said it may open a trading platform for Bitcoin. It may also follow in the footsteps of Goldman Sachs, as the cryptocurrency market is already big enough to be ignored. If the big Wall Street banks do not enter the market, they risk being replaced by platforms such as Coinbase and Binance. The bitcoin market will welcome more buyers and sellers, including more first-time buyers of cryptocurrencies. [2018/5/4]