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Chainalysis Acquires Alterya for $150M to Bolster AI Agent Fraud Detection Capabilities

Chainalysis has acquired Alterya, a startup specializing in AI Agent-based fraud detection, to enhance user protection within the financial and cryptocurrency sectors.

 

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Chainalysis Invests $150M to Acquire Alterya, an AI Agent Security Startup

On the evening of January 13, 2025, blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis announced the completion of its $150 million acquisition of Alterya, a startup that applies AI Agent technology to detect fraud.

Alterya, founded in Israel in 2022 by Elad Fouks and Shahaf Gonen, has raised $9.8 million from investors such as Battery Ventures, Y Combinator, NFX, and Nyca.

The company’s technology uses AI Agents to detect and prevent fraudulent activities targeting financial institutions, fintech companies, and cryptocurrency service providers. It identifies malicious identities across platforms like websites, social media, and messaging services. Alterya’s major clients include Coinbase, Square, and Binance.

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Through this acquisition, Chainalysis, a leading blockchain analytics firm, has expanded its security capabilities. The company currently assists major financial institutions like Barclays and BNY Mellon in detecting financial crimes and ensuring regulatory compliance. To date, Chainalysis has raised $538 million, with its last funding round in 2022 valuing the company at $8.6 billion.

This deal highlights the growing trend of companies adopting AI Agents—autonomous AI tools capable of performing tasks independently. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has noted that 2025 will witness AI Agents entering the workforce, marking a significant revolution in the fintech and security industries.

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