WHITEPABY

Whitepapers from Finanz Forensik

In-depth analyses of blockchain forensics, property law, and official liability in the digital asset sector. All white papers are available for download as PDFs.

Current whitepapers

Cover of a research report: Man in front of blue-lit monitors, title 'Blockchain forensics in investigations and court proceedings'.

Whitepaper No. 01 · 2026

Blockchain forensics in investigations and court proceedings

Technical fundamentals, methodological limits and procedural usability of digital asset analyses — for law firms, investigators, insolvency administrators and compliance.

Cover of a research report: blurred city skyline in evening lights, a laptop showing charts on a desk with a coffee cup and glasses, and the bold German title 'Official liability for non-use of a crypto-forensic report' with logos in the upper left and 'RESEARCH REPORT NR. 02 2026' text.

Whitepaper No. 02 · 2026

Official liability for failure to use a crypto forensics report

Legal classification, procedural risks and strategic options for action when investigating authorities ignore a private crypto report and discontinue proceedings.

Glowing Bitcoin coin on a dark blue background with spark effects; cover of a report about ownership of stolen cryptocurrency under German law.

Whitepaper No. 03 · 2026

Ownership rights to stolen crypto assets under German law

Dogmatics, claim architecture and enforcement — from blocking to enrichment, tort and subrogation to insolvency, international jurisdiction and comparative law.

Glowing neon outline of Germany with connected network nodes; cover image for a report titled 'Crypto fraud in Germany'.

Whitepaper No. 04 · 2026

Crypto fraud in Germany: Damages of up to 1.3 billion euros per year

How high is the economic damage caused by crypto fraud in Germany? A data-based estimate using police, regulatory, and international complaint data.

 

Bitcoin coin encased in a clear ice block on a blue-toned background, as seen on a finance magazine cover

Whitepaper No. 05 · 2026

Freezing USDT: how Tether locks wallets — over $4.4 billion frozen

A statistical report on known USDT freezes: mechanics, documented cases, legal basis — and what this means for asset recovery.

Cover of a research report: 'MiCA-licensed crypto providers' with a shield emblem surrounded by gold stars on a dark blue background.

Whitepaper No. 06 · 2026

MiCA-licensed crypto providers — 244 approved, 1,738 rejected

Legal framework, market consolidation, supplier list, business models and supervision — plus checklists for suppliers and investors.

Cover image for a research report by Digital Asset Intelligence: a glowing blue particle hourglass against a dark blue background, with network lines at the base and German title text.

Whitepaper No. 07 · 2026

Deadlines in cases of crypto and investment fraud

An overview of civil and criminal statutes of limitations — with case law references and a practical checklist. 

Close-up of a magnifying glass over a keyboard, on a German finance magazine cover about digital liability and recovery scams.

Whitepaper No. 08 · 2026

Liability of digital advertising platforms in recovery scams

When Google Ads become a gateway for recovery scams — categorization gap, DSA liability, international comparison and a verification concept.

Magazine cover with a blue-tinted digital mesh face and a finger on the lips; headline reads 'AI-powered cybertrading scam networks'.

Whitepaper No. 09 · 2026

AI-powered cyber trading fraud networks

How autonomous AI agents are scaling investment fraud — deepfakes, the mathematics of autonomous money laundering and why blockchain forensics is gaining importance.

Close-up of glass tubes on a circuit board with warm orange lights, cover of the Blockchain Forensics in Transition whitepaper

Whitepaper No. 10 · 2026

Blockchain forensics in transition

Why technical transaction analyses alone are no longer sufficient — ownership, smart contracts, MiCA and the protection of assets in criminal proceedings from the perspective of the injured parties.

Cover image: a winding line of blue wires with gold coins along it, over a dark, blurred background; title 'Crypto Mixers in Decline' appears at the bottom.

Whitepaper No. 11 · 2026

Crypto mixers in decline — obfuscation in transition

Usage declining, obfuscation changing — Cross-chain bridges, no-KYC swaps and guarantee networks are replacing classic mixers (2022–2026).

Cover image: Cryptocurrencies as a contribution in kind to a limited liability company

Whitepaper No. 12 · 2026

Cryptocurrencies as an in-kind contribution to a limited liability company (GmbH)

In-kind contribution, capital reserve and alternatives — implementation under company law, tax law and blockchain technology.

Whitepaper „The Anatomy of Professional Crypto Scammers" by Finanz Forensik GmbH

Whitepaper No. 13 · 2026

The anatomy of professional crypto scammers

How criminal infrastructures really work — and how to trace cryptocurrencies, wallets, and more.Cluster uncovers and secures assets.

Whitepaper · 1st Edition · 2026

Crypto fraud with a credit trap

When victims should have a loan claim legally reviewed — manipulated loan applications, video identification, remote maintenance, payment methods and the limits of bank liability.

How secure are hardware wallets really? Coldcard incident, seed generation, supply chain and evil maid attacks & blockchain forensics. Whitepaper 2026.

Whitepaper No. 15 · 2026

Crypto fraud with a credit trap

A hardware wallet is considered secure—until the key is vulnerable even during its generation. Incidents, attack methods, and the forensic question: device failure, cohort, or individual compromise?