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Historical accounts and research in publication order. Dates and times are the original stored publication values in America/New_York; case outcomes do not guarantee recovery.
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, 2026 · 5:25 pm EDT (America/New_York)Seven 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, 2026 · 5:25 pm EDT (America/New_York)How 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.
Read insight →June 22, 2026 · 9:30 am EDT (America/New_York)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, 2026 · 11:10 am EDT (America/New_York)Case 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, 2026 · 10:00 am EDT (America/New_York)Case 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, 2026 · 9:45 am EDT (America/New_York)Case 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, 2026 · 12:20 pm EDT (America/New_York)Case 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, 2026 · 10:30 am EDT (America/New_York)Case 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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Latest investment platform reports
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marketsxp — Investment platform report
Published October 13, 2026 · 9:22 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for marketsxp. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Realex Trading — Investment platform report
Published October 13, 2026 · 8:09 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Realex Trading. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →fxsadmiral.com (admiralfx.com) – Fraud Indicators & Recovery Guidance
Published October 13, 2026 · 6:58 am EDT (America/New_York)
fxsadmiral.com (admiralfx.com): CryptoCISO rates this crypto broker a elevated risk (66/100). Unverified licensing and fraud indicators reviewed by our forensic team.
Read the case file →InterActive — Investment platform report
Published October 13, 2026 · 5:46 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for InterActive. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Crytomerge — Investment platform report
Published October 13, 2026 · 4:34 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Crytomerge. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Billionaire Trade Limited — Investment platform report
Published October 13, 2026 · 3:21 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Billionaire Trade Limited. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Bronte FX — Investment platform report
Published October 13, 2026 · 2:10 am EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Bronte FX. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Case File: Ocean Trade Cryptocurrency Broker Assessment
Published October 13, 2026 · 12:58 am EDT (America/New_York)
Ocean Trade: CryptoCISO rates this crypto broker a high risk (79/100). Unverified licensing and fraud indicators reviewed by our forensic team.
Read the case file →EasyFxExchange — Investment platform report
Published October 12, 2026 · 11:45 pm EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for EasyFxExchange. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Fastsecurefx — Investment platform report
Published October 12, 2026 · 10:34 pm EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Fastsecurefx. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Skytoptrade — Investment platform report
Published October 12, 2026 · 9:22 pm EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Skytoptrade. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →SmartfxExperts — Investment platform report
Published October 12, 2026 · 8:09 pm EDT (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for SmartfxExperts. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
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