A Guide for Forensic Analysts As cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, it is vital for forensic analysts to understand and analyze digital currency data. Forensic analysts are increasingly being brought in to trace and help recover crypto assets in criminal matters, such as money laundering and other fraud prosecutions. There is also a noticeable increase in the use of forensic analysts in civil litigations, which can range from contested divorces to probate and bankruptcy cases. This article focuses on how to trace and recover crypto assets using one of the major exchanges as the example. Coinbase is an online cryptocurrency exchange…