Financial Forensics – H-11 Digital Forensics

The Wallet Is the Access Mechanism Not the Evidence – What This Really Means in Digital Forensics

When investigators first encounter cryptocurrency, they often think: “If I find the wallet, I have the evidence.” That is not correct. A wallet (app, device, or file) is simply a tool used to access and manage keys. It is similar to a [...]

Understanding Cryptocurrency Wallets, Addresses, and Private Keys

Jon Hansen2026-02-23T12:10:33-07:00September 30th, 2025|Tags: Asset Recovery, Blockchain Analysis, Crypto Forensics, Crypto Investigations, CT-Wallet, Cyber Intelligence, Digital Evidence, Financial Forensics, M-Key, PangoLink, Private Keys, Public Keys, Seed Phrase, Transaction Tracing|

Cryptocurrency is often described as “anonymous,” but that is only partially true. In reality, blockchain systems are pseudonymous, transparent, and traceable—if you understand how wallets, addresses, and keys work. For digital forensic examiners, investigators, and cybersecurity professionals, understanding these fundamentals [...]