WHITEPABY

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.

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.