Police in Alberta’s largest city are turning to a global blockchain data platform to help combat cryptocurrency crimes.
Calgary police announced Wednesday they have entered into a partnership with Chainalysis, a U.S.-based company that provides data, software and research services to government agencies, financial institutions, cybersecurity companies and now law enforcement organizations.
It is to result in the creation of the Western Canada Cryptocurrency Investigations Centre, which is to serve as a hub for police to learn about emerging cryptocurrency and cybercrime trends.
Calgary police said they have also created new a unit dedicated to cryptocurrency and blockchain-related investigations….