Forensic Analysis Of Digital Currencies In Investigations

Digital-currency transactions are invaluable in tracking down fraudulent activity and maintaining the integrity of transactions.

Investigations involving digital currencies, or cryptocurrencies, have become more prominent. Every transaction involving cryptocurrency is preserved on the blockchain and is immutable (i.e., it cannot be changed), which helps, rather than hinders, fraud-related investigations. Digital-currency transactions are invaluable in tracking down fraudulent activity and maintaining the integrity of transactions.

Specific to matters involving the use of digital forensics and related analysis of forensically preserved data sources (computers, mobile devices, cloud-based repositories, etc.), the following considerations will aid in identifying critical artifacts and supporting investigations involving cryptocurrency-related transactions.