Blockchain forensic workflow notes from ChainTrace Labs.
Cryptocurrency has transformed the way value can move across borders, but the same speed, accessibility and global reach that make digital assets attractive can also be exploited for money laundering. Criminals may move illicit funds through multiple wallets, decentralized exchanges, bridges, mixers, privacy-enhancing services and offshore platforms to make the original source harder to identify. […]
Tracing Digital Assets, Following the Money and Building Evidence Cryptocurrency investigations have changed significantly in 2026. What once involved simply checking a blockchain explorer and following transactions now requires sophisticated blockchain analytics, wallet attribution, cross-chain tracing, open-source intelligence (OSINT), exchange intelligence and structured evidence management. As crypto fraud, ransomware, investment scams, hacks and money-laundering schemes become increasingly sophisticated, crypto transaction investigation services have […]
What are the Cryptocurrency Scams? Cryptocurrency fraud is a broad term for any sort of scam or unlawful action with digital currencies that results in financial harm to individuals or companies. Common instances include investment scams, phishing attempts, bogus exchanges, wallet thefts, rug pulls, romance scams and unauthorized cryptocurrency transfers. Cryptocurrency fraud isn’t classic fraud, because it involves blockchain transactions that can […]