By Blockchain News | Created at 2025-01-22 02:43:25 | Updated at 2025-01-22 06:55:34
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Timothy Morano Jan 22, 2025 02:27
i2 Group partners with Chainalysis to integrate cryptocurrency insights into its intelligence platform, enhancing the ability to track illicit activities using blockchain data.
i2 Group, a prominent provider of intelligence analysis software, has announced a strategic partnership with Chainalysis, a leading blockchain data platform. This collaboration aims to bolster i2’s link analysis platform, Analyst’s Notebook, by incorporating Chainalysis' cryptocurrency insights to better identify, predict, and counteract criminal, terrorist, and fraudulent activities. The integration is now accessible for i2 Group and Chainalysis customers within the public sector, facilitating a seamless incorporation of blockchain data into their investigative processes.
Addressing the Cryptocurrency Blind Spot
Before this partnership, users of i2 Group’s Analyst’s Notebook primarily relied on off-chain data from third-party sources, such as geospatial data. However, the increasing prevalence of cryptocurrency in various forms of crime, including national security threats, fraud, and organized crime, highlighted the need for more comprehensive data. The integration of Chainalysis data through a formal connector allows analysts to merge various datasets with on-chain cryptocurrency data, providing enhanced insights into illicit activities and addressing a critical blind spot in financial investigations.
Kevin O’Brien, President of Chainalysis Government Solutions, emphasized the growing need for law enforcement and intelligence agencies to understand illicit flows on blockchains as cryptocurrency becomes more integral to the global financial system. He stated, “The combination of Chainalysis’ on-chain data with i2’s link analysis platform marks a significant advancement in our mission to arm public sector agencies with the comprehensive blockchain insights they need to uncover complex illicit networks.”
Jamie Caffrey, Executive Vice President at i2 Group, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting that the integration of on-chain data into their platform will significantly enhance the capabilities of their users, especially in the public sector, by providing a more holistic view of data and improving the quality of investigations.
Integrated Data Partnership
Chainalysis customers can now purchase the Investigations API and integrate it directly into i2 Analyst’s Notebook by inputting their API key. This integration ensures that users can securely and efficiently access combined data sets, enhancing their investigative capabilities.
About Chainalysis
Chainalysis is a blockchain data platform that simplifies connecting digital asset movements to real-world services. The platform assists organizations in investigating illicit activity, managing risk, and developing market solutions with detailed blockchain data insights. Chainalysis is committed to building trust in blockchains by ensuring safety and security while fostering growth and innovation.
About i2 Group
i2 Group is a global leader in advanced visual analysis solutions, operating in over 140 countries. Its innovations empower analysts and investigators to create actionable intelligence to combat serious threats such as crime, terrorism, and fraud. Thousands of organizations worldwide depend on i2 Group's pioneering solutions for their operations.
The collaboration between i2 Group and Chainalysis marks a significant development in the integration of blockchain data into traditional intelligence analysis, providing enhanced tools for combating illicit activities.
For further information, visit the Chainalysis website.
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