Chainalysis operation flags 7,700 accounts in CSAM disruption probe with Binance and Coinbase

Chainalysis described “Operation Lighthouse” as a multi-day law-enforcement and private-sector sprint aimed at disrupting crypto-enabled distribution networks for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) ^[1].

CoinDesk reported that the Operation Lighthouse sting worked with law enforcement and received aid from Binance and Coinbase, resulting in more than 14,000 investigative leads ^[2].

Cointelegraph reported that Operation Lighthouse generated 14,300 investigative leads across 11 crypto exchanges and payment services, and flagged over 7,700 suspect accounts ^[3].

Crypto Briefing reported that the Chainalysis investigation involved cooperation with Binance while Coinbase’s level of involvement was described as more limited in its coverage ^[4].

Chainalysis said the operation identified suspects tied to CSAM material across 125 countries ^[1].