Bitcoin Forensics - The book

The table of contents is done!  Or at least the tentative table of contents is done.

You'd figure that a table of contents would be the easiest thing to write for a nonfiction book, but not only is it not the easiest, but it changes as you write.  I've learned that a good plan for a table of contents helps keep the book focused, but I also learned that as you research, you either add or subtract to the original plan.  Some of the book has been started as well, but the table of contents is what I want to get out for a few reasons.  One, build your interest in cryptocurrency investigations and get you excited about the book, (2) get input if you have it on what you would like to see in the book, and (3) check if you have interest in contributing to the book process.

The tentative table of contents

Introduction

You should maybe get started learning this sooner than later
Eventually, every case where money is involved will involve cryptocurrency


Chapter 1 - Money

Currency
Physical money
Virtual money


Chapter 2 - Money Laundering

Traditional methods (simple to complex) with physical money
High tech methods (simple to complex) with virtual money


Chapter 3 - The Blockchain

It is not just for Bitcoin
Blockchain is a big deal


Chapter 4 - Wallets, Exchanges, and Transactions

How to use cryptocurrency
How cryptocurrency changes everything in money laundering investigations


Chapter 5 - Anonymity and Cryptocurrency

You are not anonymous when using cryptocurrency
You are anonymous when using cryptocurrency
The Dark Web Markets and Cryptocurrency


Chapter 6 - Cryptocurrency Investigations

Device forensics (artifacts)
Forensic tools
Tracking transactions on the Blockchain
Seizing wallets
Identifying the owner of a cryptocurrency wallet
Legal issues


Chapter 7 - Case Studies

Money laundering related crimes
Terrorism


Chapter 8

Putting it all together
Tying suspects to wallets and devices
Tying suspects to cryptocurrency transactions


Summary
Appendix

Everything we can put together as resources for you!

We have a general idea of how long each section will be, but won't know until we write it.  So one chapter may be way longer than another simply because there is so much to discuss.  Don't worry about being overwhelmed with cryptocurrency information as this book is for you, the practitioner, the investigator, and the trier of cases.

There is one request (or offer, depending on how you look at it):

Contribute to the book.

If you ever thought of writing a book, or contributing to a book, but wanted to dip your toes in first, this is an opportunity.  I have a handful of crypo cases worked and Tim has more than a bit of research into cryptocurrency investigations.  I already have a few offers of case studies and research that I will be taking people up on; however, if you have interest as a contributor, email me (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

On case studies you may want to use, I am way familiar with police cases, privacy, and legal restrictions on public disemination. I am also aware of public records laws and if you have a case to talk about, I can easily formally receive a copy through public records and be able to talk to you about it without worrying of releasing any information that should not be released.

On research, if you have done some work already, we're glad to incorporate part or whole, as you would like seen in the book.

Our goal is not fame or fortune, but to write the best book on a topic that will be red hot sooner than you think.  But if you want to be famous...get ahold of me. I'll put in you in the book :)