DIGITAL ASSET INVESTIGATION · BLOCKCHAIN ANALYSIS · 4 MIN READ

When cryptocurrency is stolen or involved in fraud, the transaction itself can become an important piece of digital evidence.

At Canva Recovery Team (CRT), we examine blockchain records alongside other available information to help establish what happened, where digital assets moved, and what evidence may be relevant to a case.

Every Transaction Leaves a Record

Public blockchains can record important transaction details, including:

• Sending and receiving wallet addresses
• Transaction hashes
• Amount transferred
• Date and time
• Subsequent transactions

Unlike a deleted message or lost document, confirmed blockchain transactions can remain permanently recorded on the relevant network.

This can provide investigators with a starting point for reconstructing the movement of digital assets.

From Transaction to Evidence

A transaction becomes more useful as evidence when it is connected to the broader circumstances of an incident.

For example, an investigation may connect:

A wallet transaction → a cryptocurrency exchange → communications → screenshots → payment records

Each piece can provide additional context.

A transaction hash may establish that funds moved. Communications may help explain why the transfer occurred. Exchange records or other information may potentially help connect blockchain activity with identifiable accounts or services.

What CRT Looks For

Our team may examine relevant blockchain activity to determine:

Where the funds originated.

Where they were sent.

Whether they were subsequently transferred.

Which addresses interacted with the funds.

Whether the transaction history reveals additional relevant activity.

The findings can then be organized with supporting evidence to create a clearer picture of the reported incident.

Blockchain Evidence Has Limits

A wallet address does not automatically reveal the identity of its owner.

Blockchain records can show transactions and movement of assets, but identifying the person behind an address may require additional evidence from exchanges, service providers, communications, account records, or appropriate legal processes.

That is why responsible digital asset investigations distinguish between what the blockchain demonstrates and what still requires further evidence.

Preserving Evidence Matters

If you believe you have experienced cryptocurrency theft or fraud, preserve the available information.

Keep:

• Transaction hashes
• Wallet addresses
• Screenshots
• Emails and messages
• Website addresses
• Payment records
• Exchange information
• Relevant account details

Avoid deleting communications or altering original records.

Start With the Transaction

At Canva Recovery Team, we believe a cryptocurrency investigation should begin with evidence rather than promises.

Our team can assist with blockchain analysis, transaction documentation, and digital asset investigation support, helping clients understand the available evidence and potential next steps.

If you have lost cryptocurrency through theft, fraud, or an unauthorized transfer, the transaction history may provide an important starting point.

Recover What Matters. Pursue the Evidence.

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Canva Recovery Team provides investigative and documentation support based on available evidence. Recovery cannot be guaranteed.