Crypto Expert Witnesses
Crypto expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on crypto. The crypto expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Fraud, and Securities & Investments.
Justin Maile
CipherBlade
Anchorage, Alaska
Cryptocurrency
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blockchain, bitcoin, ethereum, theft, fraud, SIM swap, NFT, investment scam, ponzi scheme, smart contract, pig butchering, digital asset discovery, ransomware, compliance, crypto
Justin Maile is an expert in cryptocurrency investigations and forensic analysis. He has trained and led a team of the best cryptocurrency analysts in the world at Chainalysis before leading the team at CipherBlade. Over the last 7 years Justin has supported some of the most impactful cases to affect the crypto industry involving dozens of SIM swap cases, most of the crypto exchange hacks, numerous smart contract exploits, multiple ponzi schemes with total losses in the billions of dollars,
multiple strains of ransomware, assisted international law enforcement with the takedown of illicit services including child abuse sites, darknet markets, money laundering, malware as a service, and others, and has lead the investigations into hundreds of "pig butchering" and other romance and investment scams. More recently Justin has focused on supporting civil litigation cases like digital asset discovery for divorce cases, bankruptcies, estate management cases involving crypto, and has been ...
Jason T Ghetian, CISSP, GISP, GCFE, GCIH, GISF, DeXT, CART
Cryptocurrency - Former FBI Special Agent (Cyber)
Cyber Asset Recovery Experts Inc
Aliso Viejo, California
Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity
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Asset Searches, Fraud Investigations, Pig Butchering, High-Tech Fraud, Digital Forensics, Cyber Investigations, Cryptocurrency Valuation, Hacking, Cybercrime, Call Centers, Cell Phones
Over his 20-year career with the FBI, Jason excelled in investigating cyber-related crimes, including hacking, online stalking, SIM card swapping, business email compromises, phishing, tech support scams, romance scams, and cryptocurrency investment frauds. His expertise covered cryptocurrency tracing, digital device forensics, email forensics, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) analysis, social media investigations, domain attribution, money laundering, and international collaboration with foreign governments. Jason founded the FBI’s Orange County Cyber Task Force, uniting cyber investigators from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. His investigative techniques have been disseminated across all 52 FBI Field Offices and other federal agencies.
From 2021 until his retirement in December 2023, Jason led U.S. government investigations into the Pig Butchering Scam, the largest cryptocurrency scam globally, earning him a nomination for the Attorney General’s award from ...
Garren Hamilton, M. Cyb, B. Com, CFE, CSS, CAMS, AFHEA
Crypto Expert - Retired Detective and Lecturer
Captura Cyber
San Francisco, California
Cryptocurrency, Fraud
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Bitcoin Tracing, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum Tracing, Defi Forensics, NFT Forensics, Bitcoin Fraud, Cryptocurrency Fraud, USDT Tether, Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud, Cybercrime, Cryptocurrency Exchange Records, Cryptocurrency Discovery, Cryptocurrency expert report rebuttal, Darknet Marketplace
A former Detective Sergeant with 22 years of experience testifying before courts, judges and juries, Garren is a cryptocurrency and cybercrime investigations expert. Mr. Hamilton managed a team of law enforcement cybercrime detectives during his 25 years of experience in law enforcement and the private sector.
A university lecturer in cyber security for over three years, Mr. Hamilton also has over 15 years of experience in professional training.
He specialises in cryptocurrency tracing, cryptocurrency fraud, and complex financial investigations. He provides expert reports and courtroom testimony in civil and criminal proceedings.
Education
• Master of Cyber Security, University of New South Wales
• Master of Leadership & Management, Charles Sturt University
• Bachelor of Commerce, University of New South Wales
• Bachelor of Policing, Charles Sturt University
• Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
• Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Investigations)
Professional Certifi...
Paul Sibenik
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cryptocurrency, Securities & Investments
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blockchain, bitcoin, blockchain forensics, hacks, theft, fraud, pig butchering, embezzlement, ransomware, ethereum, crypto, SIM Swaps, compliance, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency tracking, cryptocurrency tracing, staking, NFTs, ponzi schemes, smart contracts
Paul Sibenik is a blockchain forensics and cryptocurrency tracing expert. He frequently conducts investigations in a range of niches, including cryptocurrency hacks, exploits, vulnerabilities, thefts, fraud, SIM Hijacking, fraud, ransomware, embezzlement, and pig butchering scams. Tracking cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and Ethereum often plays a critical role in his investigations. Additionally, Paul has been appointed as an expert in many civil disputes, including bankruptcy divorce matters, having worked on more than 100 cases involving cryptocurrency in divorce alone. He has also frequently been asked to open on matters related to Anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, cybersecurity, NFTs, and staking.