The Weaponization of Crypto Transparency: How Wallet Intelligence is Reshaping the Digital Financial Landscape

Wallet intelligence, born from a desire to unlock the potential of blockchain data transparency for regulators and compliance teams, has evolved into a powerful force with both beneficial and detrimental implications. This tool leverages on-chain transactions to monitor fraud and illegal activities, but its expanding application by firms like Chainalysis, Arkham Intelligence, and Nansen is raising critical concerns about market manipulation and user privacy.