Chainalysis, South Korea Police Partner

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis>>> has formalized a partnership with the Kenya — National Police Service>>> (KNPA) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in April 2026 and announced on June 9, 2026. This agreement aims to bolster South Korea>>>'s capabilities in combating crypto-linked crime, particularly those originating from North Korea>>>. The partnership will provide the KNPA with access to Chainalysis>>>'s advanced blockchain analytics tools, personalized training content, and professional certification programs. This initiative is crucial as North Korea>>>-affiliated hackers were responsible for over $2 billion in crypto losses in 2025, with recent attacks targeting KelpDAO and Drift Protocol. The collaboration builds on previous successful efforts, such as the United Kingdom — Metropolitan Police>>>'s use of Chainalysis>>> tools to dismantle an international hacking ring and recover $30 million. The MoU signifies a broader strategy to enhance institutional capability within South Korea>>>'s law enforcement to detect, trace, and prosecute complex crypto crimes like money laundering, ransomware, and sanction evasion.