Unpacking the Mysteries of Cryptocurrency

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Unpacking the Mysteries of Cryptocurrency

With more and more fraudsters working in the shadows of the crypto world, investigators of all kinds must become familiar with these new and evolving technologies. A panel of four experts helped unpack these mysteries at the 34th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference in a session entitled “Cryptocurrency Tracing and Investigations: Real-World Successes and Challenges.”

Indeed, chasing scammers in the borderless world of cyberspace presents its own unique challenges. Not only are the legal parameters of this ever-changing technology still fuzzy and global in nature, but simply gathering the necessary evidence can prove tricky.

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Jamie Bartlett: In Search of The Missing Cryptoqueen

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Jamie Bartlett: In Search of The Missing Cryptoqueen

As an investigative journalist, Jamie Bartlett has a knack for spotting inconsistencies and strange behaviors. His published books include “The Dark Net” (2014) that details niche internet subcultures and online crime, “Radicals Chasing Utopia” (2017) about the motivations and growth of fringe political groups, and “The People Vs Tech” (2018), which won the 2019 Transmission Prize.

But when Bartlett began pursuing the mysterious disappearance of OneCoin founder Dr. Ruja Ignatova in November 2018, his next endeavor proved to require an even higher level of scrutiny as he began unraveling the truth behind a billion-dollar scam whose mastermind seemingly vanished into thin air.

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