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Anonymized case studies from our most recent tracing and recovery engagements — how stolen crypto gets traced, frozen and, where possible, recovered.
Case Study: Tracing a Six-Figure Pig-Butchering Romance Scam
A client moved a six-figure sum into a fake trading platform run by someone she met online. Here is how we traced…
Read insight →June 16, 2026Case Study: When a Broker Demands a Tax Before Releasing Your Funds
An investor was asked for a 15% tax to withdraw tens of thousands in supposed profits. We traced the Bitcoin, identified the…
Read insight →June 9, 2026Case Study: A Single Signature That Drained a Wallet
A malicious token approval drained tens of thousands of dollars from a self-custody wallet in seconds. Here is what we traced, what…
Read insight →June 2, 2026Case Study: Mapping an Exit Scam Across Dozens of Victims
When a new exchange quietly stopped processing withdrawals, we mapped the operator cash-out pattern across dozens of victims and built a coordinated…
Read insight →May 27, 2026Case Study: Recovering From a SIM-Swap That Emptied an Exchange Account
An attacker hijacked a phone number, reset SMS-based 2FA, and emptied an exchange account. A fast trace put one withdrawal back within…
Read insight →May 24, 2026Case Study: A Six-Figure Invoice Paid to the Wrong Wallet
A compromised email swapped a supplier payment address and a six-figure USDC payment went to a thief. Stablecoins, it turns out, have…
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Pig Butchering Scams: How They Work and What to Do
A look at the long-con investment scam behind a large share of crypto losses, and the right way to respond.
Read insight →June 22, 2026Seven Red Flags of a Scam Crypto Broker
Most fraudulent trading platforms share the same warning signs. Learn to spot them before you deposit.
Read insight →June 22, 2026How Blockchain Forensics Traces Stolen Cryptocurrency
Stolen crypto leaves a permanent trail. Here is how forensic analysts follow it from the victim wallet to the off-ramp.
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