2018 stands as one of the most defining years in our firm’s evolution.
This was the year Kyle joined the team—bringing deep experience in blockchain forensics, digital asset tracking, and financial intelligence. His arrival didn’t just add a new skill set; it fundamentally reshaped our investigative direction. For the first time, our clients could rely on a structured, evidence-driven approach to cryptocurrency fraud, something very few investigative firms were offering at the time.
Almost immediately, new types of cases began appearing:
• Fake Bitcoin and alt-coin trading platforms mimicking early crypto exchanges
• Wallet phishing schemes that quietly drained funds through signature requests
• SIM-swap attacks, targeting mobile carriers to intercept two-factor authentication
• Telegram-based “brokers” who vanished after receiving deposits
Recognizing the urgent need for specialized tools, Kyle built our first internal crypto-tracing toolkit. It combined OSINT methodologies, blockchain explorers, transaction-path mapping, and early forensic reporting templates. What began as a modest extension of our financial investigations quickly grew into one of the firm’s largest and most trusted service lines.
Today, our crypto investigative workflow is a direct continuation of what Kyle started in 2018: structured analysis, verified evidence, detailed reporting, and a commitment to transparency. You can learn more about this process through our financial investigations practice.
If you believe you’ve been affected by a fraudulent crypto platform, wallet compromise, or suspicious advisor, you can begin with a confidential consultation. Simply contact us and our team will guide you through next steps.