Blockchain Forensics Blog

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

Rule 26 expert report required contents for cryptocurrency cases
For Attorneys

Rule 26 Expert Report for Cryptocurrency Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know

The six required contents under Rule 26(a)(2)(B), how blockchain forensic reports differ, common deficiency grounds, and how to protect your expert through disclosure.

Apr 29, 2026 ~11 min read
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Daubert standard admissibility gate for blockchain forensic testimony
For Attorneys

Daubert Standard and Crypto Forensic Testimony: Admissibility in 2026

The complete FRE 702 admissibility framework for blockchain forensic experts — the four Daubert factors, Kumho Tire, the black-box challenge, and how to prepare a Daubert-proof expert.

Apr 29, 2026 ~12 min read
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Fraudulent transfer crypto tracing UVTA §548 on-chain avoidance
Civil Litigation

Fraudulent Transfer Crypto Tracing: UVTA, §548, and On-Chain Avoidance

How blockchain forensics documents fraudulent transfers — on-chain badges of fraud, look-back periods, tracing through mixers and bridges, and building the litigation support package.

Apr 29, 2026 ~13 min read
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Engaging a crypto forensic investigator for civil litigation
For Attorneys

Engaging an Independent Crypto Investigator for Litigation: A Step-by-Step Attorney Guide

When to engage, how to structure the retention for privilege, what to bring to intake, billing models, and what to expect at each stage from TRO through trial.

Apr 29, 2026 ~11 min read
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DPRK Lazarus Group laundering trail from Drift Protocol on Solana
Threat Intel

DPRK Hacks Drift Protocol: Inside Lazarus Group's Solana Perpetuals Heist

North Korea's Lazarus Group hit Drift, the largest perpetuals exchange on Solana. Forensic breakdown of the attack vector and on-chain laundering trail.

Apr 29, 2026 ~12 min read
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DPRK Lazarus Group laundering trail from Kelp DAO on Ethereum
Threat Intel

DPRK Hacks Kelp DAO: Inside Lazarus Group's Restaking Heist on Ethereum

North Korea's Lazarus Group hit Kelp DAO, one of Ethereum's largest restaking protocols. Forensic breakdown of the rsETH drain and cascading DeFi blast radius.

Apr 29, 2026 ~13 min read
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Blockchain forensic transaction graph visualization
Educational

What Is Crypto Forensics? A Complete Guide to Blockchain Investigation

Crypto forensics defined — how on-chain analysis, wallet clustering, and entity attribution turn blockchain data into court-ready evidence.

Apr 28, 2026 ~14 min read
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Crypto forensic investigation flow: intake, on-chain trace, forensic report
Investigation

Crypto Forensic Investigation: How the Process Works From Intake to Final Report

Step-by-step breakdown of a professional crypto forensic investigation — what happens at each stage, how long it takes, and what you receive.

Apr 28, 2026 ~13 min read
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Crypto forensics software tools overview
Technical

Crypto Forensics Tools and Techniques Used by Professional Investigators

Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, and open-source tools — the software and on-chain analysis methods behind real crypto forensic investigations.

Apr 28, 2026 ~15 min read
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Family member helping parent navigate crypto scam response
Family Guide

My Mom or Dad Was Scammed Out of Their Crypto — How Do I Help?

A practical guide for adult children helping an older parent who lost money to a romance or investment scam.

Apr 27, 2026 ~9 min read
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Identity risk matrix
Identity Protection

A Crypto Scammer Has My Personal Information — What Should I Do?

What data they likely have, the risk by type, and the 48-hour action plan before scammers use your information.

Apr 27, 2026 ~9 min read
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Wire recall window timeline
Recovery Guide

My Bank Wired Money to a Crypto Scam — Can I Get It Back?

Wire recall windows, what to tell your bank's fraud department now, and the on-chain forensic path when the window closes.

Apr 27, 2026 ~9 min read
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