Crypto Investigation courses from Crystal
Find courses and get certified in cryptocurrency research, investigations, OSINT and regulations from industry leading professionals.
Cryptocurrency Investigation and Blockchain Primer for Professionals
Understand what it takes to get into crypto-currency investigations with the basic tools, knowledge and skills needed to understand and investigate crypto-currency-related activities. Get an overview of an investigative platform designed for blockchain analytics and investigations. Using it will provide deeper analysis and context-building to help an investigator build a case for reporting. The course consists of modules for participants to gain hands-on skills for becoming a crypto investigator
Module 1: Crypto & Blockchain Investigation Essentials
- Introduction to Crypto Investigations
- Understanding Blockchain Transactions
- Identifying and Tracing Cryptocurrencies using Opensource Platforms
- Basic Tools Needed for Crypto Investigations
- Understanding Blockchain Transaction Sequence
- Crypto Asset Service Provider & Crypto Asset Exchanges
- Exchange Operations introduction
- Interacting with Tokens, Stablecoins and Non-Fungible Tokens
- Crypto Asset Custody Providers
- Practical Exercises and Scenarios
Module 2: Introduction to Crypto and Blockchain Investigation Tool
- Overview of Crystal Expert Platform
- Key Features and Functionalities
- Navigating the User Interface
- Using Crystal for Blockchain Analytics
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
Module 3: Open-Source Intelligence for Crypto Investigations
- Introduction to OSINT
- OSINT Tools and Techniques
- Google Dorking basics
- Social media gathering and IP Addresses
- DNS Hacking
- Reverse Image Search & Metadata extraction
- Navigating the DarkWeb
- Practical Applications in Crypto Investigations
Dr. Bright Mawudor · Federico Paesano
Crypto Cyber Security and Breaking Smart Contracts
Delve into tactics, techniques and procedures for threat intelligence in cryptocurrency and blockchain. The course covers identifying, assessing, and mitigating crypto transactions and blockchain technology threats. It also looks into advanced tools to visualize crypto investigations and tracks down accounts or IP addresses with open-source technology, but it considers offensive security methodologies cybercriminals use. A later dive-in will also include practical exercises and case studies to help you understand what it takes to break smart contracts and exchanges, as seen in recent hacks.
Course outline
- Introduction to Threat Intelligence for Blockchain Entities
- Threat Landscape in Crypto Systems and Infrastructure Exploitation
- Threat Intelligence Tools and Techniques for Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Infrastructure
- Deep Dive into Advanced Tools for Crypto Investigations
- Case Studies and Examples
- Introduction to Blockchain Cyber Security
- Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Securing Blockchain Networks
- Understanding and Breaking Smart Contracts
- Practical Exercises and Case Studies
Dr. Bright Mawudor · Federico Paesano
Crystal Certified Crypto Research and Investigator Program
A specialized course focusing on regulatory compliance, risk management, and legal aspects of cryptocurrencies. At the end of the 10-hour course, participants will be equipped with all the skills and knowledge needed to investigate criminal activity involving cryptocurrency use successfully.
Introduction to Investigations:
- What are the Goals of a Crypto Asset Investigation?
- Investigation Workflow
- Information Requirements
- Open Source Intelligence for Crypto Assets
- Operational Security for Investigations
Practical Skills Module:
- Path Selection and Note-taking
- Centralized Exchanges and Self-Custody
- Tracing Across Blockchains
- Mixing Services
- Decentralized Finance
- Report Writing
Dr. Bright Mawudor · Federico Paesano
Master Compliance & Crypto Investigations in Taiwan
Join Crystal Intelligence and TVA3 (Taiwan Virtual Asset Anti-Money Laundering Association) in Taipei for an exclusive in-person (location shared upon signup) dive into Taiwan’s latest regulatory updates, learn advanced blockchain investigation techniques, and explore real-world case studies.
Led by top industry experts, this 8-hour intensive course will give you the tools to stay ahead in the fast-evolving crypto space. TVA3 members can take advantage of a special offer.
Irina Gorbach · Nick Steegmans · Charlie Chen
Core competencies you will gain:
Understand the context of the crypto market and remain up to date with developments.
Conduct pre-investigation research and verify the information provided.
Be able to demix transactions manually.
Be able to complete a crypto asset investigation using specialized tools and provide a detailed, accurate report of their findings.
Be able to conduct an investigation involving a decentralized exchange service provider, including instant swap services and bridges.
Be able to conduct ‘backtracing’.
Be able to interact with smart contracts to find new investigative leads.
Meet our lecturers
Dr. Bright Mawudor
Offensive Cyber Security expert and digital forensics expert. Member of Cybersafe foundation, EC-Council and founder of Africahackon, a cyber collective.
Federico Paesano
Financial investigations specialist and former Basel Institute on Governance crypto currency training lead.
Crystal courses will teach you to investigate crypto transactions and follow funds. You will learn how to detect threats, create visualizations of interactions with suspicious entities and individuals and how to produce evidence to support investigations.
This course has been created for
Investigators
Law enforcement
Compliance professionals
Regulators
What can I expect from the courses?
At the end of the course, participants will be equipped with all the skills and knowledge needed to successfully investigate criminal activity involving cryptocurrency use.
Through a combination of presentations, case studies and practical exercises, the following topics will be covered:
- Understanding Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency Basics: This includes learning the fundamentals of blockchain technology, how it works, its components (blocks, transactions, nodes, etc.), and its cryptographic principles. Understanding various cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, etc. Learning about their functionalities, differences, and the underlying technologies.
- Crypto Transactions: Learning how cryptocurrency transactions work, including how they’re initiated, processed, confirmed, and recorded on the blockchain.
- Wallets and Addresses: Understanding different types of cryptocurrency wallets, how they store private keys, and how public addresses are generated.
- Transaction Analysis with explorers: Learning how to trace and analyze cryptocurrency transactions on the blockchain, including identifying transaction inputs and outputs, following fund flows, and mapping wallet addresses.
- Transaction Analysis with professional tools: using specialized software to trace and analyze cryptocurrency transactions, visualize transaction flows, fund movements, and connections between wallet addresses and entities, perform risk scoring and assessment.
- Crypto Exchanges and Services: Understanding the role of cryptocurrency exchanges and other services in facilitating transactions. Learning how to get in contact and serve requests through informal and fomal means of communication.
- Regulatory Compliance: Understanding the legal and regulatory aspects of cryptocurrency investigations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements.
- Tools and Techniques: Familiarizing yourself with tools and techniques used in crypto investigations.
- Case Studies and Practical Exercises: Engaging in real-world case studies and practical exercises to apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout the training.
- Seizure and confiscation: Understanding the legal procedures and requirements for seizing and confiscating crypto assets, including obtaining court orders, warrants, or other legal instruments authorizing asset seizure. Addressing technical challenges associated with seizing and managing crypto assets, such as securing private keys, accessing encrypted wallets, and ensuring the integrity of seized assets during storage and transfer.
- Emerging Trends and Threats: Staying updated on the latest trends, developments, and threats in the cryptocurrency landscape, including new cryptocurrencies, technologies, and illicit activities.
What must I know or prepare before taking the courses?
Before undertaking any course, students will be required to complete a foundation skills assessment to assist instructing staff with the overall skill and knowledge level of the participants. This score will not constitute any part of a course qualification; however, in order to attend the expert-level courses, students must achieve greater than 80% on this assessment.
Will I be tested afterward?
Upon completion of the course, students must obtain a minimum score of 80% on a multiple-choice skills assessment questionnaire to be eligible for a qualification. In the case of Expert level courses, students might also be required to perform a practical investigation and submit a written report. The report must meet the standards set by the course directing staff to be considered acceptable.
How long is the certificate valid for the “Crystal Certified Crypto Research and Investigator Program"?
Expert level courses and certifications are valid for 12 months. After that a refresher course must be taken to maintain the validity of the certification.
Do the courses include access to Crystal?
The students will have access to the Expert version of Crystal for the entire duration of the course.
“Crystal’s Crypto Research & Investigation course gave me further insight into how best to use the various tools and techniques to investigate best and produce a forensic report for use in court.”
