Markets
Sub-Saharan Africa now the third-fastest-growing crypto region, Chainalysis
Nigeria led the region with $92.1 billion in value received over the 12-month period, nearly three times that of South Africa.
Sep 11, 2025
Chainalysis
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Crypto theft soared to all-time high in H1 2025 – Chainalysis
Spurred by the unprecedented hack of global exchange Bybit earlier in the year, crypto crime is on par to eclipse recorded volume.
Jul 22, 2025
Ecosystem
KPMG encourages Nigerian banks to embrace blockchain and crypto firms
In a joint publication with Chainalysis, KPMG says both banks and crypto firms can benefit from each other's strengths.
Mar 12, 2025
Cybercrime
Crypto crime proceeds valued at $40.1 billion in 2024—Chainalysis
The figures are expected to rise much higher and cross the $51 billion threshold as crypto crimes become more sophisticated and professional.
Jan 16, 2025
Stablecoin
Tether stablecoin sees increased usage in Africa since January — Chainalysis
This development confirms the growth in the USDT-dominated stablecoin market in Africa since 2022.
Nov 4, 2024
Cybercrime
Crypto crime in 2023 exceeded $24 billion: Chainalysis
The analytics firm found that illicit transactions are carried out more with stablecoins than any other cryptocurrency.
Jan 18, 2024
Mariblock Weekly
🟠 Crypto in Africa: A deep dive into Chainalysis’ latest findings
Plus: 🇿🇦 | South Africa’s First National Bank to issue blockchain-based title deeds 🇹🇿 | Tanzania moves to diversify its foreign reserves with gold
Oct 3, 2023
Markets
Morocco remains in top 20 for global crypto adoption despite ban — Chainalysis
Egypt, previously ranked as the fastest growing crypto economy worldwide, dropped out of the top 30, according to Chainalysis’ Geography of Cryptocurrency report for the MENA region.
Sep 28, 2023
FIELD NOTES
Markets
FIELD NOTESChainalysis’ research lead speaks on Sub-Saharan Africa’s $117 billion crypto economy
Sub-Saharan Africa's crypto economy is characterized by retail-driven markets, with Nigeria leading the way, according to Chainalysis.
Sep 26, 2023
Markets
Nigeria received nearly $60 billion in crypto value in a year
Overall, Sub-Saharan Africa received $117.1 billion in crypto value between July 2022 and June 2023, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
Sep 19, 2023
Cybercrime
Crypto crime falls 65% in 2023, ransomware revenue still high
Based on the report, revenue is down across all aspects of crypto crime except, ransomware, which is on an upward trajectory like 2021, the year it rose to prominence.
Jul 18, 2023
Cybercrime
Overall cryptocurrency crime fell with the market, report finds
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalyis has published a study that provides insights into crypto crime activities.
Aug 17, 2022