Merkle Science

Overview

Merkle Science is a predictive cryptocurrency risk and intelligence platform founded in 2018. The company specializes in AI-powered blockchain analytics, focusing on threat detection, compliance, and forensics within the crypto and Web3 ecosystems. It provides risk mitigation, compliance, and investigative tools to a diverse range of clients, including crypto-native businesses, financial institutions, government agencies, and NFT players.

Key products include Compass for behavior-based transaction screening, Tracker for cross-chain tracing of illicit activity, a Data Platform harnessing AI-driven analytics, and Onchain Pulse for proactive risk intelligence. The company operates a proprietary behavioral rule engine for enhanced compliance scalability and also offers training certifications in crypto compliance and investigative practices. With headquarters in New York and offices in London, Singapore, and Bengaluru, it collaborates with stakeholders to combat illicit crypto activity and is backed by prominent investors in the sector.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 917-331-3415
• Website: merklescience.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/merklescience

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• AI-powered blockchain analytics
• Cryptocurrency risk mitigation
• Anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Transaction (KYT) compliance
• Detection and prevention of illicit crypto activities
• Cross-chain asset tracing and monitoring
• Regulatory technology for crypto compliance
• NFT and DeFi transaction screening
• Crypto compliance certification training
• Behavioral analytics for risk assessment
• Forensic investigation and reporting

Technologies Used

• 3M 360 Encompass - Health Analytics Suite
• AI
• Chargebee
• Cloudflare DNS
• Etracker
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Hotjar
• Hubspot
• Intercom
• Lever
• Mobile Friendly
• Netlify
• Remote
• Salesforce
• Slack
• Webflow
• Zendesk

Buyer Teams to Target

Compliance & Risk Management

• Chief Compliance Officer
• Head of Risk & AML
• Compliance Manager
• Regulatory Affairs Lead
• AML/KYC Analyst
• Risk Assessment Specialist

Engineering & Product Development

• CTO
• Head of Blockchain Engineering
• Lead Software Engineer
• Product Manager (Analytics)
• DevOps Specialist
• Data Scientist

Security & Forensics

• Director of Security & Investigations
• Cybersecurity Manager
• Blockchain Forensics Analyst
• Investigation Specialist
• Fraud Detection Lead
• Threat Intelligence Analyst

Operations & Partner Relations

• COO
• Head of Client Onboarding
• Operations Manager
• Partner Success Lead
• Training Program Manager
• Business Development Director

What They Buy

• Blockchain analytics platforms
• Compliance & regulatory technology (RegTech)
• Risk scoring and anti-fraud solutions
• Threat detection and cybersecurity tools
• AI-driven data analytics software
• Forensic investigation platforms
• Training services for crypto compliance

Signals to Watch

• 🪙 Growth in crypto transaction volumes
• 📆 New compliance, risk, or data science job postings
• 💰 Announcement of new funding rounds
• 🧑‍💼 Leadership changes in compliance or technology roles
• 🚀 Launch of new products or blockchain integrations
• 🗺️ Expansion into new geographies or partnership announcements