Training Courses

Cryptocurrency Investigations

Date & Time:
  • October 14, 2026 – October 15, 2026
Location:
Austin, TX

Location: Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division, 6100 Guadalupe Street Bldg. E, Austin, TX 78752

Date: October 14-15, 2026

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT

Cost: Regular Rate $329.00 | Group Rate (5+ Officers) $299.00 | TNOA Rate $279.00

Course Overview

Cryptocurrency utilization in financial transactions and investment activities has grown significantly in recent years. The decentralized nature of digital currencies has made them an attractive vehicle for criminal enterprises seeking to facilitate unlawful transactions and execute money laundering schemes. With thousands of cryptocurrencies in circulation ranging from fractional values to tens of thousands of dollars per unit, investigators must understand how these digital assets operate on decentralized ledger systems known as blockchains. This comprehensive course equips law enforcement professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, track, and investigate cryptocurrency-related criminal activity.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain proficiency in cryptocurrency fundamentals including acquisition methods through exchanges, wallets, peer-to-peer networks, CoinJoin multiparty services, and alternative channels. The course teaches manual transaction tracking using public blockchain explorers to support the de-anonymization process and criminal identification. Real-world case examples illustrate investigation methodologies from initiation through closure. Attendees will master practical applications through hands-on exercises, utilizing provided tablets to execute cover wallet setup, conduct transactions, and monitor blockchain activity. All participants receive access to a demonstration account for Crypto Track Pro, an advanced blockchain analysis platform, enabling sophisticated tracking operations. The course also addresses critical procedures for properly seizing and storing cryptocurrency pending asset forfeiture proceedings.

Topics Covered

  • Cryptocurrency Overview
  • Blockchain Overview
  • Blockchain explorers and manual tracking techniques
  • Bitcoin Fundamentals and the UTXO Model
  • Ethereum Fundamentals and ERC-20 Tokens
  • NFTs and Decentralized Applications Overview
  • Establishing and managing cryptocurrency wallets
  • Hot wallets versus cold wallets
  • Applicable Legal Processes
  • Cryptocurrency Seizure Techniques
  • Real-life Case Studies