Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, is set to provide users with tools to create artificial intelligence agents designed to support investigative work. The announcement was confirmed by CEO Jonathan Levin in comments made to CoinDesk. The move signals a notable expansion of the company’s product offerings into the emerging field of agentic AI.
According to Levin, users will have the ability to customize these AI agents to suit their individual investigative requirements. This flexibility suggests the tools are intended to serve a range of use cases across different types of users and organizations. The company has not yet detailed the full scope of customization options available.
The announcement comes shortly after rival firm TRM Labs disclosed its own plans to enter the agentic AI space. The back-to-back moves by two prominent blockchain analytics companies point to growing interest in applying autonomous AI tools to cryptocurrency investigations. Competition in this area appears to be intensifying as firms look to differentiate their platforms.
Agentic AI refers to systems capable of carrying out multi-step tasks with a degree of autonomy, rather than simply responding to individual queries. In the context of blockchain analytics, such tools could potentially streamline the process of tracing transactions, identifying suspicious activity, or compiling investigative reports. The practical applications for compliance teams and law enforcement could be significant.
Neither Chainalysis nor TRM Labs has provided a detailed timeline for when their respective agentic AI features will be fully available to users. The developments nonetheless reflect a broader trend across the technology industry, where AI agent capabilities are increasingly being integrated into specialized professional tools. Further details from both companies are expected as their products develop.
Originally reported by CoinDesk.
