Founded in 2018, Merkle Science is the next generation predictive cryptocurrency risk and intelligence platform that helps crypto companies, financial institutions, and government entities detect, investigate, and prevent illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies. Merkle Science’s proprietary Behavioral Rule Engine enables our tools to go beyond blacklists so that compliance teams may fulfill their local KYC/AML obligations and industry players may stay keep pace with the industry’s increasingly complex illicit activities. Merkle Science envisions a world powered by crypto and is creating the infrastructure necessary to ensure the safe and healthy growth of the cryptocurrency industry as it becomes a key pillar of the $22 trillion financial services ecosystem. We enable businesses to scale and mature so that a full range of individuals, entities, and services may transact with crypto safely.
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A visual tool to conduct forensic audits on cryptocurrency wallets Tracker allows users to visualize flow of cryptocurrency between known entities and/or wallets: Automatically detect links between addresses, wallets or entities Visualizing raw blockchain data in way that is simple and intuitive for investigators Enabling investigators to annotate and share graphs within your agency and externally (without the need for additional licenses) Facilitating efficient case management through the creation of folders and sub-folders
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🙌 We are excited to announce that Tracker now supports 10 new tokens across Ethereum (ETH), Cronos (CRONOS), and Avalanche (AVAX) networks. This expansion provides broader coverage and enhanced analytical capabilities for your investigations. Explore the benefits and see the full list of supported tokens, as well as other new updates to our Tracker tool: 🔗 👉 https://bit.ly/3xT9Vl8
🗞️ Here's your weekly recap of the biggest news in the world of crypto regulation and compliance: 👉🇰🇷 South Korea's Virtual Assets User Protection Act Enforced as of July 19 | 🔗 https://bit.ly/3A09Uwj 👉🇯🇵 Crypto exchange Gate.io has terminated its services in Japan - citing lack of compliance | 🔗 https://bit.ly/3YdoBWV 👉🇺🇸 VanEck Ethereum ETF receives SEC green light | 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SmDQcc 👉🇯🇵 Mt. Gox customers to receive crypto assets after 10-year wait | 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SmPbJA 👉🇺🇸 Gemini reaches settlement with IRA Financial Trust over $36M exploit | 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ddPldX 👉🇪🇺 WazirX Files Police Complaint After $230M Hack, Engages With India's Cyber Crimes Unit | 🔗 https://bit.ly/3zSmIoi 👉🇺🇸 Coinbase UK fined $4.5 million for ‘high-risk’ customer onboarding | 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fipkMw Stay informed with the latest #CryptoCompliance & #CryptoRegulation news 📊
🔍 Introducing the Aggregate Link for Collapsed Clusters feature in Tracker This enhancement aggregates links when clusters are collapsed, offering a cleaner and more concise view of your #CryptoInvestigation. You can still expand clusters to see individual links as needed. 🔗 Learn More: Discover the details about this feature and other recent updates here 👉 https://bit.ly/3xT9Vl8 📺 Check out a short clip to see the Aggregate Link for Collapsed Clusters feature in action!
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🇭🇰 Crypto Regulation: If you want to keep pace with the latest regulatory developments in the #crypto space (and there have been many!), check out my latest analysis of the proposed regulatory regime for #stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong. It covers everything from the definitions and scope (assets, activities, territorial rules) to the licensing and regulatory requirements that issuers must meet. It also examines how these regulations align with international standards and discusses the implications for both domestic and foreign issuers. 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/dHyknSi2 #crypto #cryptoregulation #stablecoins #digitalassets Merkle Science Mriganka Pattnaik Nirmal AK Brigitte R. Ian Lee, CBC Tom Luo AMBCS (羅雲驄) Guru Prasant Rajam Ravi ANIKET SAMRAT MAZUMDAR Susrita Sen Ryan Berndt Jake Harwood Adeline Wong Dr. Justus Delp Termeh Mazhari Andrew Gross Prachi Pandey
🔔 Engage with Crypto Compliance Experts! On August 7th, join us for a deep dive into US #CryptoRegulations, #Compliance, and Blockchain Analytics. Hear from Debra Brookes and Ryan Berndt on navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring robust compliance. 📅 Date: August 7th, 10:00 am ET | 3:00 pm GMT 🔗 Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eE8J3_FE ✅ What you'll gain: • Insights on US Crypto Regulations • Understanding NYDFS and BitLicense • Practical knowledge on digital asset laws and FinCEN guidance • Real-world examples of enforcement actions • Hands-on experience with the Compass tool • Earn a certificate upon completion and stay ahead in the crypto space.
🌟 We are happy to announce the introduction of the Middle Node option for UTXO transactions in Tracker. This feature enhances your transaction visualization by allowing the selective display of specific inputs and outputs, providing greater clarity and focus in your analysis. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3xT9Vl8 #BlockchainAnalytics
⏳ Time is running out to Register for Our Crypto Investigative Strategies Crash Course! Join Keven Hendricks and Ryan Berndt for an in-depth 3-hour training session. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your investigative skills and receive a certificate of completion. 🕵️♂️ Register now and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3XVCvg9 Dates: 🗓️ 31st July: 9:00 am SGT | 10:30 am ACST 🗓️ 1st Aug: 10:00 am ET | 3:00 pm London 🔹 Topics Covered: - Bitcoin fundamentals - Tracing BTC transactions - Ethereum, ERC20 tokens, & more #BlockchainForensics #CryptoInvestigation #LawEnforcement
New Partnership Announcement: Fortris 🤝 Merkle Science Fortris and Merkle Science are partnering to bring enhanced security and compliance to #DigitalAssets treasury operations. By integrating our predictive risk intelligence and real-time transaction monitoring, we aim to combat illicit activities and ensure regulatory adherence. “We are thrilled to partner with Fortris to address the critical need for enhanced security and compliance in crypto treasury operations," said Mriganka Pattnaik, Chief Executive Officer of Merkle Science. Discover how this collaboration will benefit Fortris users and the broader crypto ecosystem: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4d8zDRo #CryptoRiskManagement #AMLCompliance
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❗🇺🇸 Crypto Regulation News: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Financial Technology Protection Act of 2023 (H.R.2969), aimed at combating the use of financial technology for illicit finance. In his remarks, Zach Nunn emphasized how the transparent and traceable nature of blockchain technology enhances law enforcement capabilities. Blockchain analytics tools and insights have led to significant forfeitures and high-profile prosecutions. Last year, the U.S. government used this technology to recover approximately $30 million in stolen funds from the Lazarus Group. Similarly, the Israeli government recovered about $1.7 million from the Hezbollah terrorist group using blockchain technology. 📌 The Independent Financial Technology Working Group to Combat Terrorism and Illicit Financing will be formed. This group’s primary focus will be to study and report on the use of new financial technologies for terrorist and illicit activities. Specifically, the group will: (1) Conduct research on how new financial technologies, such as digital assets, are used for terrorist and illicit activities. (2) Develop legislative and regulatory proposals to enhance AML/CTF efforts. 📌 The President, through the Secretary of the Treasury, will submit a report to Congress. This report will detail: (1) How digital assets and emerging technologies are utilized by state and non-state actors to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, or launder money, thereby posing threats to national security. (2) Strategies to mitigate and prevent the illicit use of these technologies. 📌 The Working Group will be composed of senior-level representatives from key government departments and agencies. Additionally, it will include five appointed individuals from the private sector, including representatives from blockchain intelligence companies. 📌 Blockchain analytics companies, such as Merkle Science, are essential to this initiative. Our advanced tracing tools and specialized expertise enhance the capabilities of government agencies, resulting in a more effective approach to combating financial crimes. By providing crucial insights into the misuse of digital assets by illicit actors, companies like ours support the development of well-informed legislative and regulatory proposals to strengthen AML/CTF efforts. To sum up, as Zach Nunn mentioned in his remarks, "This is a common-sense piece of legislation." Effective legislative and regulatory proposals cannot be developed without a thorough understanding of the risk environment and typologies, and, to achieve this understanding, it is essential to involve experts and industry participants. #crypto #cryptoregulation #blockchainanalytics Mriganka Pattnaik Nirmal AK Brigitte R. Ian Lee, CBC Tom Luo AMBCS (羅雲驄) Ryan Berndt Dmitry Shamilov Dr. Justus Delp Jake Harwood Susrita Sen Prachi Pandey Termeh Mazhari ANIKET SAMRAT MAZUMDAR Guru Prasant Rajam Ravi Adeline Wong Alice Romano