Chainalysis Signs Deal With South Korea Police for Crypto Crime Fight

Chainalysis signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea's National Police Agency to combat crypto crime. The agreement includes access to certification programs and localized training. It also covers joint investigative capacity development.

Hackers linked to North Korea stole more than $2 billion in cryptocurrencies during 2025, Chainalysis said. That was 51% more than the prior year. The scale of state-backed theft has pushed law enforcement agencies to seek stronger cross-border tools.

South Korea is a major crypto market. Local exchanges trade billions of dollars daily and have been frequent targets of attacks. The partnership gives police better means to trace stolen funds and pursue criminals.

Law enforcement agencies globally have increased their use of blockchain analytics to track illicit money flows. Chainalysis is one of several firms providing such services. The South Korea deal fits a broader push by the company to deepen ties with national police forces.

The MOU formalizes a relationship that already existed. Chainalysis previously provided training to South Korean investigators. The new agreement expands that support and adds certification programs for officers.

The $2 billion stolen in 2025 was the highest total on record for North Korean-linked crypto theft, Chainalysis said. The company did not break down the figure by target platform.