# Chainalysis

> Building trust in blockchains among people, businesses, and governments. 

Chainalysis is a blockchain analysis company that provides data, software, and services to investigate and prevent cryptocurrency-related fraud and money laundering.

Chainalysis is a blockchain analysis company that offers comprehensive data, software, and services to government agencies, financial institutions, exchanges, and cybersecurity firms. Their solutions include Chainalysis Reactor for tracing blockchain transactions and Chainalysis KYT for real-time transaction monitoring. Chainalysis supports compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations, helping clients investigate illicit activities and ensure regulatory adherence.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Data & Analytics
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2014-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Chainalysis

## Products

- [Chainalysis Platform](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Chainalysis): The Chainalysis Platform provides comprehensive blockchain analytics for transaction monitoring, risk management, and investigations. The system connects cryptocurrency activity to real-world entities through advanced data processing and visualization tools. Government agencies, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses use this platform to detect financial crime, ensure compliance, and investigate illicit activity. (Onchain Compliance and Investigations, Live, Main Product)
- [Chainalysis Global Services](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Chainalysis): Global Services provides expertise to implement the Chainalysis Platform and conduct specialized investigations. The team offers training, advisory services, and technical assistance for complex cryptocurrency cases. Organizations use these services to build internal investigation capabilities and respond to cryptocurrency incidents. (Onchain Compliance and Investigations, Live)
- [Chainalysis Academy](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Chainalysis): Chainalysis Academy offers educational resources and certification programs for cryptocurrency professionals. The platform provides structured learning paths covering blockchain investigations, compliance workflows, and cryptocurrency fundamentals. Organizations use this service to train staff on cryptocurrency concepts and build technical competency in blockchain analysis. (Education and Training, Live)
- [Chainalysis Certification Programs](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Chainalysis): Chainalysis Certification Programs offers educational courses on cryptocurrency concepts and blockchain analysis techniques. The curriculum covers transaction tracing, compliance workflows, and cryptocurrency fundamentals through structured learning paths. Organizations use these programs to build staff expertise and validate technical competency in blockchain analysis. (Education and Training, Live)

## Links

- [Blog](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog)
- [Main](https://chainalysis.com)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.chainalysis.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.chainalysis.com/legal)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://www.chainalysis.com/press)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chainalysis)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/chainalysis)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/chainalysisinc)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/Chainalysis)

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