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Intelligence,
‍explained.

Case breakdowns, expert analysis and educational deep-dives on blockchain forensics, crypto fraud and digital asset recovery.

The Expert's Playbook

Strategy, tools and tradecraft.

Technical deep-dives, methodologies and professional insights from the Bloctopus forensics team.

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A Guide to Crypto Ransomware: Risks, Response, and Recovery

Ransomware attacks can paralyse a business by encrypting critical systems and demanding crypto payment. Fast containment, professional incident response, blockchain forensics and legal action can improve the chances of tracing funds and recovering assets.

Jerca Bučar
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Source-of-Funds Verification in Practice

Source-of-Funds verification explained: why crypto accounts get frozen, how AML reviews work, and how to structure documents to unlock your funds.

Luka Miloševič
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The anatomy of a crypto freeze

Learn how to avoid scams in crypto recovery by recognizing red flags and verifying service credentials.

Jerca Bučar
Demystifying Crypto Scams

Know the threats.

Educational breakdowns of common scam types, red flags and how to protect yourself and your organization.

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Project / token scams: how loss of funds actually occurs and how to recognize a fake project?

Project and token scams manipulate investor trust through fake projects, rug pulls and giveaway scams, often leaving victims with worthless tokens or irreversible transfers.

Luka iloševič
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Theft of login credentials in crypto: what methods do modern scammers use?

Theft of login credentials in crypto: what methods do modern scammers use?

Luka Miloševič
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How professional blockchain analysis differs from public explorer searches

A practical explanation of how public blockchain explorers differ from professional blockchain analysis, covering transaction visibility, address attribution, risk scoring, cross-chain tracing and forensic reporting.

Jerca Bučar
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The first 24 hours: a critical action plan after a crypto scam

A structured response guide for the first 24 hours after a crypto scam, focused on securing remaining assets, preserving evidence, reporting the incident, and preparing for forensic review.

Luka Miloševič
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How Does a Legitimate Crypto Recovery Service Differ from Scams?

Learn how legitimate crypto recovery services differ from recovery scams, what real providers can and cannot do, which red flags to watch for, and how to evaluate trust signals before engaging anyone.

Jerca Bučar
Solved: Case Files

Real investigations, real results.

Anonymized case studies showing how blockchain forensics leads to asset freezes, recoveries and prosecutions.

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The mechanics of crypto scams and the role of blockchain forensics

Learn how modern crypto scams work and how blockchain forensics helps trace stolen funds, identify actionable points and support recovery efforts.

Peter Merc