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How 40 BTC becomes 256 BTC, and every digit stays true

On 15 May 2026 a THORChain vault paid 36.853504 BTC into an address that had no business receiving it.

21 September 2026

AI agents can now pay ChainHint per call: x402 for on-chain AML screening
ChainHint's wallet-reputation API now speaks x402: an agent screens any wallet for sanctions, mixers and risk and pays $0.10 USDC on Base per call.
7 September 2026
MetaSleuth Alternative: ChainHint vs MetaSleuth for Crypto Investigations (2026)
MetaSleuth vs ChainHint compared honestly: both trace 12 chains hop-by-hop. The real differences are quota models, AI reports, and Source of Funds.
28 August 2026
Lazarus Group Laundering Playbook: 8 Years, $6.7B, and the Patterns Every Investigator Should Know
How North Korea's Lazarus Group launders stolen crypto — the four-phase playbook, on-chain fingerprints, and what fund tracing tools detect.
21 April 2026
Bybit Hack Fund Flow Analysis: How $1.5B Moves Through the Blockchain
How Lazarus Group moved $1.5B through the blockchain after the Bybit hack — and how blockchain forensics tools trace it address by address.
29 March 2026
The $6.7B Problem: Why Crypto Hack Victims Have Nowhere to Turn
The blockchain forensics market was built for governments and banks. Here is why crypto hack victims have nowhere to turn and what needs to change.
27 March 2026
The Best Chainalysis Alternative in 2026: Enterprise Blockchain Forensics at 1/100th the Price
The best Chainalysis alternative in 2026 — blockchain forensics for investigators, lawyers and compliance teams at $79/month vs $100K+/year.
26 March 2026