In order to crack financial investigations, investigators and analysts must have an advanced blockchain analytics solution which not only leverages the abovementioned methodologies but also combines additional sources and groundbreaking techniques What to look for in a crypto analytics solution? Independent The solution should not require any third-party collaboration, such as exchanges or wallet vendors. Hence it can provide immediate analytics and insights with no dependency on third parties. Identity de-anonymization, not just service de-anonymization Knowing that an address or transaction is associated with a dark market is important, but it is even more crucial to find the people behind addresses and transactions to stop their activities and bring them to justice. Crypto service and privacy technology self-sufficiency A good solution should not be affected by mixers, shapeshifters, or other entities on the route from suspicious transactions to exchanges or custodial wallets. Multi-source analytics The complexity of blockchain investigations means that solutions can’t just rely on a single data source. Gaining a full picture of crypto transactions and identities requires fusing siloed data sources. Blockchain analytics, open-source analysis and intelligence, and other investigative sources must come together to track suspects from different angles and de-anonymize illicit transaction makers. Diverse platform support A comprehensive solution must have wide support for all common wallet applications, diverse coin support and hundreds of other crypto services. Extensive continued research Consistently updated support for current and new services, coins and wallets is vital to keep up with rapidly evolving blockchain challenges Advanced research and development, led by technical experts and crypto domain professionals, is necessary for a constantly updated solution. based on innovative patent-pending technology. This solution must enable not only the identification of illicit transactions but also the de-anonymization of their makers. This kind of solution should have the below key capabilities and benefits: