RUSI JournalVOLUME 171ISSUE 5
Cutting Through the Myths of Blockchain Analysis
Richard A Sanders
2 September 2026Long Read
In this Feature, an investigator challenges the idea that blockchain analysis is too complex. Using his own practice, he argues that simple, systematic wallet labelling can expose large-scale illicit crypto activity, and calls for analytics firms and regulators to refocus on this work rather than hype-driven tools.
WRITTEN BY
Richard A Sanders
- Jim McLeanMedia Relations Manager+44 (0)7917 373 069JimMc@rusi.org

