Future of crypto investigations and enforcement: the investigator’s and lawyer’s perspective

Newsworthy events and reader interest abound, whether it’s the collapse of a high-profile custodian or exchange, the ongoing volatility of Bitcoin’s trading price, or simply intrigue about what the future looks like in this evolving space, as crypto and virtual assets continue their relentless march to disrupt traditional fiat currencies.

Ogier managing associate Tom Hall (a lawyer specialising in contentious regulatory matters) and Ogier Regulatory Consulting senior consultant Andy Carpenter (an experienced fraud and financial investigator and a digital forensics expert specialising in crypto fraud, open-source intelligence, AML and crypto investigations / prosecutions) teamed up with expert investigator of cryptocurrency-enabled money laundering and computer intrusion incidents and former FBI special agent Meredith Fitzpatrick, now cryptocurrency investigations director at Forensic Risk Alliance, to discuss the future of crypto investigations and enforcement.

Their exploration of advanced techniques, such as blockchain analytics, e-Discovery and forensic investigations, underscores the complex challenges and opportunities in the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency. This white paper, based on that discussion, explores the latest themes in crypto and looks ahead to potential future trends in this space.

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This client briefing has been prepared for clients and professional associates of Ogier. The information and expressions of opinion which it contains are not intended to be a comprehensive study or to provide legal advice and should not be treated as a substitute for specific advice concerning individual situations.

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