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Welcome to our blog! Here we regularly publish in-depth analyses, the latest news and in-depth research from the world of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and digital finance.

Reclaiming Bitcoin: How to recover stolen BTC
Reclaiming Bitcoin: How to recover stolen BTC
Stolen Bitcoins are not lost. The blockchain permanently records every transaction – and professional forensics transforms this into a precise tracking tool. This guide explains step by step how to recover stolen Bitcoins, what measures must be taken immediately, and what is important when filing a police report.
Forensic analysis of arbitrum swaps: How cross-chain traces are reconstructed
Forensic analysis of an arbitrum swap: How to reconstruct wallet, bridge, and token flows
When stolen cryptocurrencies are moved across Layer 2 networks like Arbitrum, a glance at the block explorer isn't enough. Reliable tracing requires a methodical analysis of every single step—from Ethereum through bridge contracts to subsequent activity on Arbitrum. This is precisely how we proceed with cross-chain mandates.
DeFi fraud
DeFi fraud: When decentralized protocols become a threat to money
Decentralized financial systems promise high returns without intermediaries – and are simultaneously one of the most frequently abused areas for crypto fraud. This article explains rug pulls, flash loan attacks, and honeypot tokens, how blockchain forensics can solve even complex DeFi frauds, and what concrete steps victims can take.
Real case: Forensic analysis led to a €35,000 asset freeze, while a recovery scam attempt was stopped at the last minute.
Crypto forensics in practice: €35,000 secured and a recovery scam stopped at the last minute.
The case of Manuel R. demonstrates how structured crypto forensics and swift action can work together: A forensic analysis provided investigators with the basis for securing approximately €35,000 on a crypto exchange. Simultaneously, a subsequent recovery scam attempt was thwarted at the last minute by a cancellation in online banking.
Crypto Mixer
Crypto mixer explained simply: Why mixed coins are not automatically lost
Are coins sent through a mixer gone forever? This article explains in an easy-to-understand way how crypto mixers work, what types exist – from custodial mixers to Tornado Cash and CoinJoin to privacy coins – where forensic analysis begins despite mixing, and when professional investigation is worthwhile for those affected.
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Crypto forensics explained simply: How to trace blockchain transactions
Can stolen cryptocurrencies really be traced? This article explains in an easy-to-understand way how modern crypto forensics works, why the blockchain is pseudonymous and not anonymous, what role exchanges and KYC data play, where mixers and privacy coins make it harder to trace the theft, and when the use of professional blockchain forensics is worthwhile for those affected.
Real case: €184,000 lost through a romance scam, €112,000 recovered through crypto forensics. How romance scammers operate and what can help victims.
Love Scam: 184,000 euros lost – how a real case shows the mechanics of crypto fraud
Sophia W. lost €184,000 to an online acquaintance who lured her step by step into a supposed crypto investment platform. This report tells the true story, explains the mechanics of modern romance scams using deepfakes and cross-chain money laundering, and shows how forensic investigations were able to recover €112,000 despite international criminal networks.
NFT fraud
Detecting NFT fraud: Rug pulls, fake shops and forensic countermeasures
NFT fraud has harmed thousands of investors in recent years. Rug pulls, fake marketplaces, and phishing attacks are the most common scams. This article explains how NFT fraud works, how to detect it early, and how forensic blockchain analysis can help victims.
Smartphone screen showing a 'Tax Payment' app for crypto taxation, with a glowing coin and holographic blockchain graphics above the screen.
Cryptocurrency losses due to fraud: Are the losses tax-deductible?
Losses due to fake brokers, wallet hacks, or phishing are doubly bitter: first the financial damage, then the dispute with the tax authorities. This article summarizes the key points for those affected, explaining when tax deductibility is possible, what evidence is absolutely necessary, and what role professional forensic analysis plays.
Crypto money laundering
Crypto money laundering: Why victims themselves become targets of the authorities
Crypto fraud victims often focus only on their own losses. However, anyone who accepts or forwards funds obtained through fraudulent activities risks being charged with money laundering. This article explains how this happens, what Section 261 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) means, and how forensic blockchain analysis can protect victims.
Telegram crypto fraud
Telegram crypto fraud: perpetrators' tactics and what victims can do
Telegram is a popular channel for organized crypto scammers. Fake investment groups, impersonation, and automated bots enable them to recruit victims on a massive scale. This article explains the most common scams, why Telegram fraud still leaves traces on the blockchain, and what victims can do now.
Cold Wallet Forensics
Cold Wallet Forensics: Tracking Stolen Cryptocurrencies Even Offline
Criminals believe that stolen cryptocurrencies stored in cold wallets are safe from forensic investigation. This is a misconception. This article explains how cold wallet forensics works, what blockchain traces even offline stored coins leave behind, and how crypto investigations proceed in such cases.
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