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# AI Tackles Bitcoin's Dark Side: New Tool Targets Crypto Money Laundering
- URL: https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/ai-tackles-bitcoins-dark-side-new-tool-targets-crypto-money-laundering/
- Published: 2024-05-15T00:50:39.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-27T05:29:55.000Z
- Description: Is AI the new sheriff in town, or just another overhyped gadget in the fight against crypto crime?
- Author: Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP
- Tags: News, #seo-post-1

Is [AI](https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/ai-trends-speaker/) the new sheriff in town, or just another overhyped gadget in the fight against crypto crime?

A groundbreaking new AI model from Elliptic, MIT, and IBM, trained on a dataset of 200 million transactions, promises to revolutionize the detection of money laundering in Bitcoin transactions.

Instead of focusing on individual transactions, the model identifies patterns of suspicious behavior, or "shapes," that indicate illicit activity. This innovative approach marks a significant shift in blockchain analytics.

The AI tool has already shown its potential by identifying suspicious transactions at a cryptocurrency exchange, with a notable success rate compared to traditional methods.

The vast dataset, made publicly available, aims to spur further research and development in the fight against financial crimes. How will this advanced AI reshape the landscape of cryptocurrency security and compliance?

Read the full article on [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-crypto-tracing-model-money-laundering/?ref=thedigitalspeaker.com).

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