Cryptocurrency Investigations

Course Description:

Class participants will learn how to manually track cryptocurrency transactions using free public
blockchain explorers. Several real-life case studies will be presented to demonstrate methods to initiate a cryptocurrency case from start to finish. In-depth practical exercises will take place during this course. Tablets will be provided to all students so that they can engage in a variety of practical exercises to include setting up cover wallets, initiating transactions, and tracking crypto transactions. All class participants will receive a demo account to Crypto Track Pro which is a powerful blockchain analytical engine. They will use Crypto Track Pro to participate in advanced tracking exercises. Sample policies and procedures will be discussed to properly seize and store cryptocurrency until awarded during asset forfeiture hearings.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Cryptocurrency Overview
• Blockchain Overview
• Blockchain explorers & manual tracking
• Bitcoin Fundamentals & the UTXO Model
• Ethereum Fundamentals & ERC-20 Tokens
• NFTs and Dapps Overview
• Establishing cryptocurrency wallets
• Hot wallets vs. cold wallets
• Various Legal Processes
• Techniques to Seize Cryptocurrency
• Real-life Case Studies

Prerequisites: None

Course Length: 2 days/ 16 hours

Who May Attend: Law Enforcement