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Important NOTE: Beware of the fake website finanzforensik.com — officially only under finanz-forensik.de. Registered at Hanau District Court, HRB 100521.

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Whitepapers from Financial Forensics

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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, uncover wallet clusters and secure assets.

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Official notice from Finanz Forensik GmbH

We expressly point out that the website finanzforensik.com [This company] has no business or legal connection to our company. You can officially reach us exclusively at [phone number/email address]. finanz-forensik.de.

We have already filed a criminal complaint and submitted the case to the relevant authorities. You can independently verify who we are at any time: Finanz Forensik GmbH is registered with the Hanau District Court under [number of names missing in original text]. HRB 100521 registered.

We provide you with the complete commercial register extract and our detailed documentation of the process here.

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Commercial Register extract (PDF)