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10 February 2025
Webinar
Webinar | The Hidden Side of Cryptocurrency and Money Laundering
On January 21, 2025, the SEC announced the creation of a cryptocurrency task force to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets. By their very nature, cryptocurrencies have long been linked to a range of predicate offenses, from fraud and drug trafficking to the distribution of CSAM and the facilitation of illicit transactions—both online and offline. As digital assets continue to evolve, so do the methods cybercriminals use to exploit them. Whether it’s through dark web marketplaces, ransomware payouts, or financial fraud, criminals must eventually find ways to launder their gains and convert them into usable funds.
Money laundering remains one of the most prevalent criminal activities associated with cryptocurrencies, and bad actors are constantly refining their tactics to evade detection. But how exactly do they do it? What sophisticated obfuscation techniques and laundering services are they leveraging to cover their tracks?
In this webinar, we’ll take a deep dive into the latest tactics cybercriminals use to wash dirty crypto. More importantly, we’ll explore how LEAs alongside intelligence and security organizations, as well as private sector entities, can leverage advanced OSINT techniques to trace illicit funds across multiple wallets.
By understanding these laundering methods, investigators can turn the tide against cybercriminals, identifying hidden patterns and uncovering entire networks involved in financial crime.
Key takeaways:
- 04:50 The Rising Threat of Cybercrime
- 07:27 The Process of Financial Grooming
- 08:15 Investigating Pig Butchering Scams with Maltego
- 12:36 Transaction Analysis in Darknet Drug Markets
- 26:56 Law Enforcement Strategies for Crypto Investigations
- 29:51 Tools for Crypto Investigations
- 39:35 Q&A Session
Speakers
Professor and Director of CIC
Boston University
Dr. Choi, Professor and Director of Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity (CIC) at Boston University, develops programs in cybercrime and cybersecurity, including a graduate certificate and MS in Criminal Justice. He has trained law enforcement, contributed to INTERPOL, and testified on cybersecurity legislation. As founding editor of the International Journal of Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Intelligence, he introduced the Cyber-Routine Activities Theory (Cyber-RAT). His work includes books on cybercriminology and collaborations with NIJ, OJJDP, and BJA.
Moderator
Senior Subject Matter Expert Customer Enablement
Maltego
Mathieu Gaucheler is a Subject Matter Expert at Maltego. His responsibilities include research-driven content development for blog posts, webinars, and talks. He started working in cybersecurity in Barcelona, focusing on malware analysis and sandbox development. He has previously presented his research at BotConf and RSA APJ.
