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Fraud Victims

What to Do If You’ve Been Scammed With Cryptocurrency

The actions you take in the first 72 hours after a crypto scam can significantly affect what can be done. Here is exactly what to do, in order.

Fraud Victims

Can Stolen Cryptocurrency Be Recovered?

The honest answer: sometimes. It depends on specific factors that a blockchain trace can identify. A clear-eyed assessment of what is and is not possible.

Fraud Types

Pig Butchering Scams: How They Work and How to Trace the Funds

The fastest-growing category of cryptocurrency fraud worldwide. UK victims lost an estimated £50 million to this type of scam in 2024 alone.

Legal

Cryptocurrency Evidence in Court: What You Need to Know

Blockchain evidence is increasingly appearing in UK courts. What makes it admissible, how to handle attribution challenges, and what recent case law says.

Compliance

What Is OFAC and Why Does It Matter for Cryptocurrency?

OFAC publishes a list of sanctioned wallet addresses. If your business touches crypto, understanding these sanctions is not optional.

Compliance

AML Compliance for Businesses Accepting Cryptocurrency

More UK businesses are accepting crypto payments. Most have no idea what their anti-money laundering obligations are. Here is what you need to know.

Education

How Bitcoin Transactions Are Traced

Bitcoin is often described as anonymous. It is not. Every transaction is permanently recorded on a public ledger that anyone can read.

Education

Understanding Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Typologies

Money laundering through cryptocurrency follows recognisable patterns. Understanding these typologies is essential for anyone conducting blockchain investigations.

Education

How to Trace Ethereum and ERC-20 Token Transactions

Ethereum tracing differs significantly from Bitcoin. The account model, smart contracts, and ERC-20 tokens create both additional complexity and investigative opportunities.

Education

Tron and USDT: The Growing Role in Financial Crime

Tron has quietly become the dominant blockchain for financial crime. More USDT moves on Tron than any other chain, and it is the preferred network for fraud proceeds.

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