Chainalysis, a blockchain forensics firm, is releasing two tools that will allow crypto firms to block sanctioned individuals and entities from using their platforms. The action comes amid fears that Russia could utilize cryptocurrency to avoid sanctions imposed as a result of its invasion of Ukraine.
Chainalysis Provides New Sanctions-Screening Techniques to the Crypto Industry
As the armed crisis in Ukraine escalates, western partners continue to tighten sanctions against Russia, particularly focusing on ways to get around the limitations by using crypto assets. Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics business, has joined these efforts by introducing two new sanctions-screening tools that will be available to the industry for free:
These solutions will make it easy for developers of decentralized web3 protocols like DEXs, defi platforms, DAOs, and Dapps, as well as almost anyone interacting with cryptocurrencies, to verify that they aren’t dealing with cryptocurrency addresses linked to sanctioned entities.
One of the tools, an on-chain oracle for smart contracts, is now available, and users may use it to check if an address is on a sanctions list from another smart contract. “The Chainalysis oracle is deployed on most EVM chains,” according to the business, including Ethereum, Avalanche, BSC, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, and Celo.
In April, an API for online and mobile user interfaces, as well as web servers, will be released. Users will be able to check if a cryptocurrency address is listed on a sanctions list using it. The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals list will be used as a guide.
These free tools, according to Chainalysis, will allow crypto firms and other organizations to swiftly evaluate a crypto address before enabling it to connect to its platforms and services. The firm also provides a variety of other services targeted at reducing exposure to various hazards associated with various financial activities.
Since the start of the crisis in Ukraine, cryptocurrency has been in the spotlight. The Ukrainian government and NGOs are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency donations to fund defensive activities and meet urgent humanitarian needs.
Ukraine has also been trying to track down Russian officials’ crypto wallets, and its Ministry of Digital Transformation recently announced a partnership with Crystal Blockchain to uncover Russian crypto transactions that violate sanctions. Simultaneously, major exchanges such as Binance and Kraken have rejected a request to impose unilateral limitations on all Russian users.
About Chainalysis
Chainalysis is a blockchain startup whose goal is to build trust in blockchains among individuals, businesses, and governments. The software is designed to find relationships between Bitcoin blockchain entities. Bitcoin firms and institutions may use Chainalysis to detect and prevent fraud and money laundering.
It is a forensic analysis software company that helps law enforcement authorities track bitcoin transactions. It employs statistical approaches to determine whether or not a specific transaction is likely to be associated with illegal behavior. The business wants to expand its forensic investigation beyond Bitcoin to at least 10 additional major cryptocurrencies by early 2018. Law enforcement organizations, banks, and financial service companies are among the clients.
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