Jonathan Levin
Jonathan Levin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Chainalysis, the world’s leading blockchain data platform. He is responsible for leading all facets of the business, focusing on the work that helps government agencies, cryptocurrency businesses, and financial institutions leverage blockchain data to solve their most critical security and compliance challenges. Under his leadership, Chainalysis has expanded its presence to over 70 countries, providing the essential infrastructure for trust and transparency in the digital asset ecosystem. Recognized as a premier global authority on blockchain analytics, Levin is a frequent witness before the U.S. Congress, where he provides expert testimony on emerging risks and opportunities in the cryptocurrency market. He also leads outreach efforts with legislators, policymakers, and regulators globally to provide data and information related to cryptocurrency, the illicit use of cryptocurrency, and potential policy solutions. Beyond his executive duties, he serves as a mentor for the Techstars Alchemist Blockchain Accelerator, supporting early stage founders as they build the next generation of Web3 and blockchain technologies.
Jonathan Levin Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
-
Co-Founder and CEO
-
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Academic History
-
M.Phil, Economics
-
B.S., Economics
Since co-founding the firm in 2014, Jonathan Levin has been instrumental in growing Chainalysis into a global powerhouse that secures more than $34 billion in illicit funds for law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Over the past decade, he has played a central role in scaling the company into a global leader in blockchain analytics, cryptocurrency compliance, and crypto investigation technology.
Under his leadership, Chainalysis develops cryptocurrency investigation and compliance software deployed by 750 customers in 70 countries across government agencies, exchanges, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies.
In his previous role as Chief Strategy Officer, Levin led the design and execution of long-term strategic initiatives that empowered government agencies, cryptocurrency businesses, and financial institutions to investigate illicit activity, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen risk management using advanced anti-money laundering (AML) tools and blockchain education.
EARLY CAREER
Prior to Chainalysis, Levin founded Coinometrics, which provided the first comprehensive dashboard of blockchain intelligence for the nascent Bitcoin market.
At Coinometrics, he led a team of data scientists focused on measuring blockchain activity, market behavior, and network health.
Levin also worked as a Postgraduate Economist at the University of Oxford, where his research centered on virtual currencies.
He developed one of the earliest statistical models of Bitcoin transaction fees, contributing foundational insights to early cryptocurrency economic research.
MEDIA PRESENCE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Jonathan Levin is the world’s most sought-after authority on the intersection of blockchain transparency and global security.
He is frequently called upon to provide expert testimony before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee.
He provides critical data to policymakers regarding the use of cryptocurrency in terrorism financing and state-sponsored sanctions evasion, helping to shape the 2026 Crypto Crime Report findings used by agencies worldwide.
Levin serves as a primary advisor to global stakeholders on how blockchain analysis can coexist with privacy and legislative developments, fostering a safer ecosystem for digital asset adoption.
His insights are a staple of global financial and technology media, where he provides a data-driven perspective on market integrity.
He is frequently featured in Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fortune, and is a regular contributor to leading industry outlets like CoinDesk and Cointelegraph.