Introduction To Cryptocurrency Forensics , Unlock the basics of cryptocurrency forensics in just half an hour.
Course Description
This free, introductory course teaches you everything you need to know about the basics of cryptocurrency forensics in 2025. Learn more about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero and where your future might be in the field of cryptocurrency forensics. You will see why change outputs, peel chains and mixers matter, and how new rules like the FATF Travel Rule and Europe’s MiCA regulation push dirty funds toward checkpoints where they can be flagged.
- Learn how Bitcoin transactions work and what change addresses are.
- Look up any Bitcoin transaction and follow the hops through multiple addresses.
- Understand more about Ethereum and smart contracts.
- Get to know Monero and other privacy coins.
- Get insights into how to use graphical tracing tools like Metasleuth.
- Find out more about the current threat landscape, job titles and regulatory frameworks.
This mini-class is meant as an easy launch pad. If the hands-on method sparks your curiosity, the full follow-up course, Cryptocurrency Forensics 2025: Full Guide, continues the journey with Ethereum, stablecoins, cross-chain bridges, privacy tools, and much more. Whether you are a compliance analyst, cyber-insurance adjuster, law-enforcement trainee, or simply a crypto-curious professional, this free introduction gives you a real-world taste of cryptocurrency forensics and a clear next step for mastering the subject.
No coding, paid software, or prior blockchain experience is required!
Who this course is for:
- Law enforcement, compliance officers, and digital forensic investigators seeking practical skills to follow the money on-chain.
- Crypto enthusiasts and ethical hackers.
- Anyone curious about how crypto crimes work.
