Crypto Asset Tracing

We have extensive experience in tracing crypto assets. As the popularity of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other alt-coins continues to rise, so too do the online scams associated with those digital currencies. Cryptocurrency tracing is a critical part of the investigation and recovery process for victims of:

• Fraudulent investment platforms
• Online theft
• Hacking
• Extortion schemes
• Romance scams

Background

Engaging with cryptocurrency involves inherent risks beyond market volatility. Scams and fraudulent schemes are prevalent online, making crypto asset tracing essential to identify perpetrators and recover assets.

Enhanced Crypto Asset Tracing Services

Our advanced crypto tracing services offer robust solutions to tackle cryptocurrency fraud and recover misappropriated assets. By combining cutting-edge technology with expert analysis, we provide a comprehensive suite of forensic tools for digital asset tracing, empowering law enforcement agencies and clients with actionable insights.

The Crypto Tracing Report – A Vital Resource

Our Crypto Tracing Report delivers unparalleled insights into the movement of digital assets. This report equips stakeholders with precise information to take decisive action in complex crypto-related cases.

Key Features of Our Crypto Tracing Report

• Advanced Asset Tracing: Tracks hacked, stolen, or misappropriated assets across multiple exchanges and wallets, ensuring no transaction goes unnoticed.
• Unlimited Transaction Analysis: Provides exhaustive details, capturing even the most complex transactional patterns.
• Law Enforcement Support: Pinpoints asset locations and provides evidence-backed reports to facilitate investigations.
• State-of-the-Art Tools: Employs advanced platforms such as CipherTrace Inspector and Crystal Expert for precise analysis.
• Comprehensive Investigations: Includes cross-chain analytics, counterparty exposure, risk assessments, and OSINT insights.
• Custom Action Plans: Outlines next steps, including recovery strategies and potential escalation.
• Certified Expertise: Reports developed and reviewed by Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiners (CTCE™) and Certified Compliance Professionals in Cryptocurrency Financial Crimes (CCPC™).

Unmasking Cryptocurrency Transactions

We pierce the veil of anonymity often associated with blockchain transactions using advanced techniques, including:

• Scrutiny of transaction patterns and address reuse
• Advanced clustering algorithms
• Cross-chain transaction tracing

These methods expose critical links, enabling identification of entities involved in suspicious activities.

Addressing Evolving Criminal Techniques

Our solutions adapt to evolving threats, including:

• Analysing complex layering schemes and obfuscation techniques
• Tracing privacy-enhanced cryptocurrencies using advanced de-anonymisation methods
• Continuously updating methodologies to counter emerging laundering strategies

Blockchains We Trace

Our expertise spans widely used and emerging blockchain networks:

• Bitcoin (BTC)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• BNB Smart Chain (BSC)
• Solana (SOL)
• Cardano (ADA)
• Ripple (XRP)
• Polygon (MATIC)
• Avalanche (AVAX)
• Tether (USDT)
• Tron (TRX)
• Arbitrum (ARB)
• Cosmos (ATOM)
• Polkadot (DOT)
• Litecoin (LTC)
• Dogecoin (DOGE)
• Dash
• 0x (ZRX)

Empowering Our Clients

Our services are tailored for individuals and businesses with financial losses of GBP 20,000 or more. We operate on an hourly retainer model, with an initial retainer typically sufficient to resolve cases. In some instances, a percentage-based contingency fee on recovered funds may apply.

Empowering Law Enforcement

We support law enforcement agencies lacking specialised crypto-tracing tools and training, providing:

• Precise mapping of asset flows
• Identification of associated entities
• Actionable recommendations for securing and recovering stolen funds

Extended Capabilities

• Real-Time Monitoring: Immediate alerts for suspicious activity linked to designated addresses.
• DeFi and NFT Tracking: Comprehensive tracing capabilities in decentralised finance and NFT ecosystems.
• Risk Scoring and Reporting: Custom reports with visualisations and adaptable risk thresholds.
• Collaborative Platforms: Secure cloud-based environments for multi-party investigations and shared intelligence.

Our Process

1 – Planning The Case

Report cryptocurrency fraud to the police immediately. Our experts investigate transactions, analysing behavioural patterns, origin and status of assets, parties involved, indicators of fraud, dark market interactions, money laundering, and more, to provide actionable insights.

2 – Evaluate Situation

Using deep knowledge of cryptocurrency ecosystems, we evaluate the situation and design effective investigative strategies. Facts are presented clearly via verbal communication, expert reports, and written opinions. Proprietary technology enables analysis beyond typical blockchain explorers.

3 – Take Action

Our forensic team acts quickly to preserve critical facts and data. We assess data sources, analyse actions, and preserve evidence, delivering intelligence reports rapidly to help organisations and individuals implement timely actions.

Expert Guidance

Our consultants excel at presenting complex cryptocurrency findings in an accessible way. Forensic reports and opinions are clear, comprehensive, and impactful for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Data Protection

Data security is fundamental. We handle highly sensitive information, maximising data value while complying with global privacy requirements and mitigating security risks. Safeguarding client information is paramount, particularly when futures are at stake.

We Take Care

Pursuing cryptocurrency fraud cases can be stressful. We keep clients informed at every step, removing jargon and making the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Contact Asset Recovery Intelligence and Analysis Services to engage our crypto asset tracing services.