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🇬🇧 The UK government has today sanctioned the operator of #8 Park, Cambodia's largest known scam compound, and Xinbi, one of the largest illicit crypto marketplaces in Southeast Asia. Elliptic published research into both ahead of today's action, providing the first public evidence of #8 Park's links to the Prince Group. Xinbi has processed $19.7 billion in cryptoasset inflows, exposing its important role in serving fraudsters and a destination for North Korean hackers. Read our analysis of today's designation and what it means for the cryptoasset ecosystem. Link in the first reply👇

🕵️‍♀️ Crypto transaction monitoring detects patterns of behavior that often only become visible over time or when analyzed together. A wallet sending $9,800 repeatedly to the same destination? Each transaction looks ordinary. Analyzed together, it's a potential structuring red flag. But pattern recognition is only as good as the data and intelligence behind it. Coverage, attribution depth and updated threat intelligence all determine whether a monitoring system catches real risks or generates noise. Learn more about how crypto transaction monitoring works in our latest article. Link in the comments👇

🗞️ Today's regulatory affairs roundup covers a big two weeks for digital assets. The US Treasury has published a major report on blockchain analytics and AML innovation, and the implications for financial institutions are significant: ➡️ Blockchain analytics is now deemed "essential" for AML/CFT compliance ➡️ Treasury is pushing for clearer guidance and stronger intelligence sharing ➡️ Treasury plans to issue guidance on using AI for AML/CFT Also in this edition: the Bank of England signals it may reconsider proposed stablecoin limits and the FATF publishes long-awaited guidance on stablecoin risks. Link to the roundup in the comments 👇

💜 Great teams aren't just built. They are shaped by the people in them. This international women's day, the theme is #GiveToGain. A reminder that when we invest in women's growth, everyone benefits. At Elliptic, we see that every day. The women across our teams bring expertise, ambition and perspective that make us stronger. And while there's always more work to do, progress starts with showing up. Happy international women's day to the women at Elliptic and beyond. #IWD2026

Stablecoins dominated the regulatory agenda the last two weeks. The OCC published a 370+ page proposed document on GENIUS Act implementation, covering everything from licensing requirements to reserve asset rules to the thorny question of stablecoin interest payments. But that's just one of five developments Elliptic's David Carlisle tracked in his biweekly Crypto regulatory affairs: ➡️ UK FCA selects its first stablecoin sandbox cohort ➡️ The Fed moves to remove "reputation risk" from bank supervision ➡️ SEC staff issue guidance on stablecoin net capital treatment ➡️ South Korea reviews cryptoasset custody protocols after security breach Read our latest regulatory roundup for the full analysis. Link in the comments 👇

⚖️ Sanctions enforcement in crypto reached record levels in 2025. The question for compliance teams is not if but how fast they can adapt. Our report, "Sanctions compliance in cryptocurrencies," outlines five key steps to help compliance teams at cryptoasset businesses and financial institutions navigate cryptocurrency sanctions compliance with success. From holistic screening and country risk management to red flags and investigative strategies, this report provides the practical frameworks you need. 📘 Download the report. Link in the comments 👇

⚠️ 3 steps for compliance teams amid rising Iran sanctions risks Escalating military action involving Iran is increasing the focus on sanctions compliance. For cryptoasset firms and financial institutions, now is the time to examine your existing risk exposure controls and ensure you're not accidentally exposed. Geopolitical developments like these have historically prompted governments to tighten sanctions and increase enforcement expectations. Readiness is key. We outline three practical steps compliance teams can take to assess their exposure and strengthen their controls. 📘 Find out the three steps. Link in the comments 👇

🚨 Iranian cryptoasset outflows surge 700% within minutes of airstrikes Elliptic analysis shows a 700% surge in outflows from Iranian exchange Nobitex within minutes of the first US-Israeli airstrikes. Surges have been occurring since January, coinciding with new US sanctions and the nationwide internet blackout that followed widespread demonstrations. These outflows reflect capital moving outside Iran’s banking system through digital assets. While this activity shows how funds can move beyond traditional channels, it also shows the inherent transparency of blockchain. The same data that revealed these surges helps authorities and compliance teams trace where funds move next, faster and with greater precision than traditional finance. 📊 Read Dr. Tom Robinson's full analysis. Link in the comments 👇

Crypto moves fast. Can your investigations keep up? 🔍 We're at Security & Policing 2026, 10–12 March in Farnborough. If you're attending, come say hello and learn how Elliptic helps government teams trace crypto, tackle financial crime and stay one step ahead. 📩 Drop us a message or find us at Stand P96. #SecurityAndPolicing2026 #BlockchainIntelligence

99% of alerts resolved in under five minutes. That's what teams are achieving with the redesigned Elliptic Lens, which brings wallet and transaction screening into a single workflow with structured assignments, full audit history and AI-powered insights from Elliptic's copilot. Whether you're running compliance at an exchange, managing risk at a financial institution or investigating on-chain activity at a government agency, Lens gives your team one path from alert to decision. See what's changed. Link in the comments 👇

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