Investigations
Crypto Investigation Services
Specialist crypto investigation and digital asset tracing: establishing what happened, where value moved and what the evidence can demonstrate.
Crypto investigation is the structured investigation of cryptocurrency and digital-asset activity to establish what happened, where value moved and what the available evidence can demonstrate. Evident brings investigative discipline to blockchain analysis, separating verified fact from supported inference and open question.
Our crypto investigation services cover undisclosed holdings, digital asset tracing, suspected fraud, wallet and entity attribution, and litigation support. Each engagement is scoped to the question that actually needs answering, and every finding is source-referenced and graded for confidence.
How we approach it
01
Scoping and intelligence gathering
We begin by defining the question that needs answering and confirming what information is already available: disclosure documents, statements, addresses, device references or correspondence. The scope is set before any analysis begins.
02
Blockchain analysis and digital asset tracing
We reconstruct on-chain movement across wallets, exchanges, bridges and blockchains, following the flow of value hop by hop and identifying where assets enter regulated services. Digital asset tracing is conducted with investigative discipline, not automated lookup.
03
Attribution, corroboration and reporting
We assess connections between wallet activity and identifiable entities, test on-chain findings against independent information, and grade the strength of each connection. Findings are reported in a structured format with methodology and confidence stated throughout.
What to expect
From enquiry to deliverables
A clear, staged process from your first contact to the final report. You will always know what stage the matter is at and what comes next.
Step 01
Initial enquiry
You tell us, in outline, what has happened and what you need to establish. No sensitive account details are needed at this stage.
Step 02
Confidential discussion
We review your summary and arrange an initial confidential discussion to understand the matter and the evidence you already hold.
Step 03
Scope and proposal
We set out what can realistically be investigated, the approach we would take, and the likely cost. If an investigation is not justified, we say so here.
Step 04
Instruction and investigation
Once instructed, we carry out the investigation using our defined framework, keeping you informed at agreed points.
Step 05
Findings and deliverables
You receive a clear written report of the findings, with each conclusion graded as verified fact, supported inference or unknown, ready to share with your advisers.
Step 06
Debrief and next steps
We talk you through the report, answer questions, and outline the options the findings support.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Practical answers about how an Evident investigation works, what it produces and how to begin. If your question is not covered, ask us directly.
- How does a crypto investigation work?
- Each engagement starts with scoping: defining the question that needs answering and confirming what information already exists. We then reconstruct on-chain activity across wallets, exchanges and blockchains, attribute activity where the evidence supports it, and report findings in a structured format with methodology and confidence stated throughout. The scope is agreed with you before analysis begins.
- What evidence can a crypto investigation produce?
- Investigations produce source-referenced findings: transaction records verified on-chain, a reconstructed flow of value, identified exchanges and services, and graded assessments of connections between wallets and identifiable entities. Findings are separated into verified fact, supported inference and open question, and are presented in a report prepared for professional and legal use.
- How long does a crypto investigation take?
- It depends on the complexity of the matter. A focused trace with clear starting points can often be completed within days to a few weeks, while multi-chain matters involving many wallets, bridges or services take longer. Once the scope is agreed, we give you an indicative timeline before work begins and keep you informed as the investigation progresses.
- What information do you need to begin?
- Whatever you already have: wallet addresses, transaction hashes, exchange correspondence, disclosure documents, statements or screenshots. A formal instruction is not needed for an initial discussion, and partial information is often enough to assess whether an investigation is worthwhile.
- How do I discuss a case with Evident?
- You can start with a confidential, no-obligation discussion through our Case Assessment or by contacting us directly. We will ask a few questions about the matter, explain what could realistically be established, and be upfront if an investigation is unlikely to be worth the cost.
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Discuss a case
Have a case that needs investigating?
Tell us briefly what you're dealing with. We'll arrange an initial confidential discussion to understand the issue and determine whether Evident can help.
Prefer to write to us directly? Send an enquiry.
Until we confirm a secure channel, please don't share private keys, seed phrases, passwords or detailed evidence. Tell us about the issue in general terms first, and we will arrange a secure route for anything sensitive.