Blockchain Forensics Blog

The foundation posts. Industry transparency, methodology walkthroughs, and the explainers that frame everything that followed.

How to read a blockchain forensic trace report for detectives
Law Enforcement

How to Read a Blockchain Forensic Trace Report: A Detective's Reference

Section-by-section walkthrough of a forensic report — what each section means and how to use it for preservation, subpoena, and warrant.

May 1, 2026 ~9 min read
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How to hire a blockchain forensic investigator buyer's guide
Hiring Guide

How to Hire a Blockchain Forensic Investigator: A Buyer's Guide

What to look for, what to ask, what it should cost, and how to avoid recovery scams. A practical guide for victims and attorneys.

May 1, 2026 ~11 min read
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Is my crypto loss big enough to investigate threshold guide
Hiring Guide

Is My Crypto Loss Big Enough to Investigate? A Threshold Guide

An honest dollar-by-dollar walkthrough on whether your loss justifies a forensic investigation — and what to do if it doesn't.

May 1, 2026 ~9 min read
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What to bring to first call with blockchain investigator intake checklist
Hiring Guide

What to Bring to Your First Call With a Blockchain Investigator

The exact intake checklist — wallet addresses, transaction hashes, communications, timeline. Save time and money on your first call.

May 1, 2026 ~8 min read
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Crypto asset freezing order TRO Mareva guide for attorneys
For Attorneys

Crypto Asset Freezing Orders: A Litigation Guide for Attorneys

TROs, preliminary injunctions, and Mareva orders for cryptocurrency — what courts require, the 48-hour forensic window, and exchange cooperation.

Apr 29, 2026 ~12 min read
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Mixer and tumbler crypto forensic tracing techniques
Forensics

Mixer and Tumbler Crypto Tracing: How Forensics Breaks Obfuscation

Why mixers and tumblers fail against modern blockchain forensics — timing analysis, amount correlation, wallet clustering, and the Tornado Cash precedent.

Apr 29, 2026 ~12 min read
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Telegram USDT scam playbook and tracing
Victim Guide

Telegram USDT Scams: How They Work and How to Trace Them

The five most common Telegram USDT scam patterns, why TRC-20 is the scammer's rail of choice, and what forensic tracing can recover.

Apr 29, 2026 ~10 min read
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Rug pull red flags on-chain checklist
Security

Rug Pull Red Flags: 12 On-Chain Warning Signs Before You Invest

How to spot a rug pull before it happens — hard rugs, soft rugs, and honeypots explained with the on-chain checks that expose them.

Apr 29, 2026 ~10 min read
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Blockchain forensic expert witness three pillars: methodology, qualification, basis
For Attorneys

Blockchain Forensic Expert Witness: What Attorneys Need to Know

A practical guide for litigators — what the work involves, when you need one, qualifications, engagement structure, and Daubert considerations.

Apr 29, 2026 ~14 min read
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Hidden cryptocurrency in divorce forensic tracing diagram
Family Law

Hidden Crypto Assets in Divorce: How Forensic Tracing Uncovers Concealed Cryptocurrency

Red flags, discovery tools, and forensic methodology for surfacing concealed cryptocurrency in divorce proceedings — for spouses and family-law attorneys.

Apr 29, 2026 ~13 min read
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Crypto expert witness cost ranges by deliverable type
For Attorneys

Crypto Expert Witness Cost: Hourly Rates, Retainers, and Engagement Pricing

Hourly rates, retainer structure, deliverable bands, deposition and trial day rates, and how attorneys budget the engagement defensibly.

Apr 29, 2026 ~10 min read
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Bankruptcy crypto asset tracing flow from undisclosed schedule to recovered estate property
Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Crypto Asset Tracing for Trustees and Counsel

Identifying undisclosed crypto, recovering pre-petition transfers, and supporting avoidance actions under sections 547, 548, and 542.

Apr 29, 2026 ~12 min read
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