Crypto Blog

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Those who have fallen victim to crypto fraud often face the problem that criminal charges stall without concrete technical evidence. This article shows how a crypto forensics report documents wallet addresses, transaction hashes, and KYC interfaces, why this increases the chances of a successful investigation, and when such an assessment is worthwhile for victims.