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AI-Based Method Detects Potential Money Laundering in Cryptocurrency Transactions

by Daisy D.
05/02/2024
in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Compliance

A recent development in the field of cryptocurrency forensics has introduced a new AI-driven technique aimed at identifying potential instances of money laundering on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Elliptic, a British firm specializing in blockchain analytics for combating financial crimes, has leveraged the power of machine learning to enhance its capabilities in detecting illicit activities within cryptocurrency transactions. The application of this new method has yielded significant findings, including the identification of proceeds from criminal activities sent to cryptocurrency exchanges, the detection of unique patterns associated with money laundering, and the revelation of previously unknown actors engaged in illicit behavior.

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The implementation of this AI model within Elliptic’s products marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to address financial crimes facilitated through cryptocurrencies. According to Tom Robinson, co-founder and chief scientist of Elliptic, the primary purpose of this innovation is to assist cryptocurrency exchanges and other businesses in identifying potentially illicit funds, as well as to support law enforcement agencies in uncovering new illicit services and actors operating within the cryptocurrency space.

Blockchain technology, known for its decentralized and pseudonymous nature, has long been a target for money launderers seeking to exploit its characteristics for illicit purposes. However, the transparent nature of blockchain data also makes it amenable to analysis through AI-based techniques. By examining transaction records and wallet information, machine learning algorithms can detect suspicious activities and trace them back to their origins.

Elliptic’s research efforts in this domain have been ongoing, with previous work focusing on identifying Bitcoin transactions associated with ransomware groups and darknet marketplaces. The latest research builds upon these foundations, employing a novel approach that involves analyzing transaction chains, or “subgraphs,” rather than individual wallets. This approach allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the multi-hop laundering process employed by criminals.

In a practical application of the new technique, Elliptic collaborated with researchers from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab to analyze a vast dataset comprising over 200 million transactions. The model successfully identified numerous suspicious subgraphs leading to deposits on an undisclosed cryptocurrency exchange, prompting further investigation by the exchange.

While a portion of the flagged accounts were already known for their involvement in money laundering activities, the analysis also revealed potentially suspicious accounts that had not been previously identified. This underscores the effectiveness of AI-driven methods in uncovering illicit behavior within cryptocurrency transactions.

Looking ahead, Elliptic aims to expand the scope of its tools by incorporating additional data and extending its analysis to other blockchain networks. By making its findings publicly available, the company hopes to contribute to ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

As advancements in AI continue to reshape various industries, the integration of these technologies into financial crime detection represents a significant step forward in ensuring the integrity and security of digital transactions.

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