Blockchain analytics tools and intelligence for universities
Get access to Crystal’s blockchain analytics platform for research and education.
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Crystal makes accessing cutting-edge analytics tools and reliable blockchain intelligence for universities easy.
If you are involved in a university research project that relates to blockchain and cryptocurrencies, or you teach university students the fundamentals of blockchain technology and digital assets, you can apply for a free Crystal Expert license.
With Crystal Expert, universities can
Facilitate access to richer blockchain data and technology across multiple departments
Access data & tools to teach blockchain analytics and investigative techniques
Enrich research projects with up-to-the minute blockchain data and intelligence
K Oosthoek
Co-author of A Tale of Two Markets: Investigating the Ransomware Payments Economy
“With the help of Crystal Blockchain and its data, we were able to significantly enhance our study of the laundering strategies used by ransomware groups and the time needed to launder funds. This was a crucial piece of data that enabled us to demonstrate the severe threat that ransomware poses to our society in our paper A Tale of Two Markets: Investigating the Ransomware Payments Economy.”
Benefits for universities
Improve understanding
Gain a deeper understanding of cryptocurrencies, blockchain and its potential applications
Trace criminal behavior
Track transactions, identify patterns, and uncover illicit activities such as money laundering and fraud
Access valuable insights
Access valuable blockchain data and insights to inform research and advance the field of study
Promote collaboration
Promote collaboration with peers to facilitate interdisciplinary efforts and promote innovation
Discover how Crystal helps universities
accelerate learning and research
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Why choose Crystal?
Unique data
- Local VASPs
- Sanctions
- Ransomware
- Terrorist Funding
Easy to use
- Data is transparent
- UX is friendly
- Easy to achieve goals
- Effortless to start
Fosters safety
- Enables risk assessments
- Uncovers criminal activity
- Collaborative work
Nick Smart
Director of Blockchain Intelligence
“Our data is obtained from a large variety of proprietary and non-proprietary sources, including marketplaces, forums, and social media platforms. We cover several types of entities, including illicit exchanges and service providers, as well as ransomware, and illicit markets (narcotics, fraud, and child abuse material) to name but a few. Before being indexed in our platform, our data is subject to a rigorous screening process to ensure volumes of false positives are kept to a minimum.”
Scott Pounder
Head of Investigations
“It is clear from our work with universities to date, that access to a tool such as Crystal Expert greatly enriches research efforts and fosters innovation.”
Building a better, safer blockchain future
Crystal is a blockchain analytics company building risk management solutions to enable the safe adoption of cryptocurrencies
It is clear from our work with universities to date, that access to a tool such as Crystal Expert greatly enriches research efforts and fosters innovation.
Scott Pounder
Head of Investigations