Chainalysis adopts AI for “Blockchain Intelligence”…automating investigative and compliance capabilities

YM Lee

Summary

Chainalysis said it has unveiled Blockchain Intelligence, an AI agent specialized in virtual-asset analytics.
Chainalysis said it expects to roll out the AI agent in phases starting this summer, enabling more efficient scaling of investigations and regulatory responses.
Chainalysis said that while the number of ransomware attacks in 2025 increased 50% from a year earlier, related payments fell 8%.

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Chainalysis is introducing an artificial intelligence (AI) agent specialized in virtual-asset (cryptocurrency) analytics. The strategy is to automate investigative and regulatory-response capabilities to speed up how institutions and companies respond.

According to Cointelegraph on the 31st (local time), Chainalysis unveiled the “Blockchain Intelligence” agent at the “Chainalysis Links” conference held in New York.

Unlike existing large language model (LLM)-based AI, the agent is designed to automate the investigative process of real analysts. Chainalysis likened it to “a seasoned analyst operating at machine speed.”

Jonathan Levin, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Chainalysis, said, “We believed we could have the biggest impact in investigations and compliance,” adding, “As malicious actors scale their activity using AI, those working to stop them need technology at the same level.”

Chainalysis plans to roll out the AI agent in phases starting this summer. The company expects this will allow firms to scale cryptocurrency-related investigations and regulatory responses more efficiently.

A similar trend is also emerging. TRM Labs recently launched an “AI investigation assistant tool” that supports functions such as fund tracing, audits, and criminal investigations.

Chainalysis said it has been using the AI agent for real investigations and intelligence gathering since the early development stage.

Separately, Chainalysis said the number of ransomware attacks in 2025 rose 50% from the previous year, but related payments fell 8%, declining from $892 million in 2024 to $820 million in 2025.