Digital intelligence must overcome challenges to solving crypto crimes
Changing an intelligence agency's perspective on crypto crime is the next step toward a successful crypto investigation. While the value of cryptocurrencies has varied wildly in the last year, this has not diminished crypto’s attractiveness to criminals. Many of them are moving their illegal activities underground and outside the view of law enforcement. Because of the public nature of most blockchains, however, this rapid movement shouldn’t be a major concern to law enforcement agencies. With the right tools and training, following the proceeds of crypto-enabled crime is actually not as....
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