Chainalysis has released a report indicating a significant tightening of compliance standards within the cryptocurrency industry. As of 2026, 47% of new entrants meet alert thresholds comparable to the top 10% of the industry in 2020, reflecting a maturing ecosystem with aggressive monitoring measures. However, the report highlights a disparity in indirect risk monitoring, where thresholds for categories like ransomware and fraud on exchanges are 10 to 100 times higher than direct thresholds, posing opportunities for illicit activities. The report underscores the need for improved indirect monitoring to bridge gaps that allow bad actors to exploit intermediary addresses. Companies that address these gaps can enhance their regulatory defenses and establish themselves as trusted entities. The industry's compliance evolution is driven by stricter regulations and threats such as North Korean hacking groups, which resulted in $2 billion in crypto losses in 2025.