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AI Detects Bitcoin Links to Darknet Crime

May 2, 2024
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AI Detects Bitcoin Links to Darknet Crime

A groundbreaking forensic analysis by Elliptic, in collaboration with researchers from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, has unveiled significant illicit activities and money laundering patterns within the Bitcoin blockchain. The analysis was conducted on a substantial 26 GB dataset known as Elliptic2, which encompasses a large graph of 122K labeled subgraphs of Bitcoin clusters. This dataset includes a detailed background graph consisting of 49 million node clusters and 196 million edge transactions. The primary aim of this research is to uncover unlawful activities by leveraging the pseudonymity of the blockchain, combined with data on both legitimate (like exchanges and wallets) and illicit (such as darknet markets and Ponzi schemes) services operating on the network.

The study utilized advanced machine learning techniques at the subgraph level to predict whether certain groups of transactions were associated with criminal activities. Chief Scientist and Co-founder of Elliptic, Tom Robinson, highlighted that this approach differs from traditional crypto anti-money laundering solutions which typically focus on tracing funds from known illicit wallets or pattern matching with known laundering practices. By focusing on the local structures within these transactions, dubbed as subgraphs, the research was able to identify potential illegal engagements such as cryptocurrency exchanges participating in money laundering activities.

The research further traced the source of funds associated with suspicious subgraphs to various entities including a cryptocurrency mixer, a Panama-based Ponzi scheme, and an invite-only Russian dark web forum. One notable method identified was the “peeling chain”, where small amounts of cryptocurrency are transferred to one address, while the remainder moves to another address under the same user’s control, a tactic often repeated to obscure the trail of the funds. This pattern, while sometimes used for legitimate privacy purposes, is frequently indicative of money laundering.

Looking ahead, the research aims to refine the accuracy and precision of these machine learning techniques and to extend the approach to other blockchains. This study not only highlights the effectiveness of using machine learning to detect and predict money laundering in cryptocurrencies but also underlines the ongoing challenge of combating financial crimes in the digital age. The proactive identification of these patterns and the ability to trace back to their origins mark a significant step forward in the fight against illegal activities within the cryptocurrency markets.

Reference:
  • AI Reveals Illicit Bitcoin Transactions in Massive Dataset
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