WHEN:
September 11, 2025
8:30AM- 4:30PM
*REGISTRATION CLOSES August 8, 2025
WHERE:
Greenwich Police Department
11 Bruce Place
Greenwich, CT 06830
It is highly recommended that students bring a laptop to the course to follow along.
Digital Currency Investigations
This one-day course is designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of digital currency. Participants will delve into the fundamentals and best investigatory practices of the most popular digital currency platforms such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Monero (XMR) as well as the payment services that incorporate cryptocurrencies for payments like Venmo, CashApp, Revolut, etc. Participants will gain a deep understanding of their underlying technologies, transaction mechanisms, and unique features.
Topics Covered:
- In-depth analysis of the most widely used cryptocurrencies.
- Understanding UTXO (unspent transaction output) coins and smart contracts.
- Introduction to the DeFi (decentralized finance) ecosystem, stable-coins, and wrapped tokens.
- Practical sessions for attendees to create their own cryptocurrency wallets.
- Hands-on exercises to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
- Examination of popular payment apps incorporating cryptocurrencies, such as 'CashApp,' 'Venmo,' and 'Revolut.'
- Best practices for tracking and analyzing transactions on these platforms.
- Introduction to open source tools and resources for blockchain analytics.
- Demonstrations on leveraging open-source platforms for investigations.
- Granting attendees demo licenses for investigative Software as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms.
- Practical sessions on utilizing advanced tools for enhanced blockchain analysis.
- In-depth analysis of real-world cases involving cryptocurrency transactions.
- Learning best practices for the seizure of digital assets relevant to criminal investigations.
This course is designed to provide law enforcement professionals with an understanding of the digital currency landscape, from basic concepts to advanced investigative techniques. Attendees will gain practical skills through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate and combat criminal activities involving digital assets.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund if cancelled more than 30 days prior to start of event
If cancelled less than 30 days prior to start of event there are no refunds, however you can swap seats with someone from your agency.
Recent Evaluations:
“Thoroughly enjoyed the class. One of the most relevant training classes I’ve had in 21 years. Found a missing juvenile this morning using some of the resources you provided.” Corona, California Student 2022
“Honestly, this is one of the best course I have taken. It is extremely practical, and you cut out a lot of the BS that LE courses tend to come with. No BS just good knowledge. I can't think of anything else that you didn't cover. This is so much good new content that I spent a lot of time on typing out notes, so I can go over the notes again.” Corona, California Student 2022
“A lot of valuable information was presented in a very short period of time. I truly found the class beneficial and would highly recommend it to all police personnel as the trend has become that more crime is being committed with clues and evidence located on the internet and woven into social media.” Shelton, CT Student 2022
