Crypto Investigator - Module 1: Introduction to Cryptocurrency

The program lays the foundation for law enforcement, financial institutions and financial crimes investigators to understand what cryptocurrency is, how it works and how it is used in both legitimate and illegitimate activities. 

In the first module, you’ll develop an understanding of fiat and digital currencies. You’ll discover the technical characteristics of cryptocurrencies, from cryptography, to the algorithms that network computers run to process transactions, to how they’re recorded on a blockchain’s digital ledger. The program distinguishes between coins (Bitcoin) and ERC-20 tokens (Ethereum), as well as other types of cryptocurrencies like privacy-focused coins designed to provide added user anonymity. This is the world’s first online-certification course designed and developed by investigators for cryptocurrency.

This module is taught by Robert Whitaker and Teresa Anaya.

A brief bio of Robert -

Robert has served in law enforcement for 23 years, including as a Supervisory Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), where he oversaw the program responsible for cryptocurrency investigations, training, equipment, analytical support, and investigative methodologies needed by HSI special agents worldwide. Robert is a Certified Bitcoin Professional.

A brief bio of Teresa -

Teresa has over 25 years experience focused on fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing investigations, including for the FDIC after the financial crisis of 2008, and for Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of America and others. As Project Manager at Bank of America, she worked to develop a proprietary Know Your Customer (KYC) suite of applications. Teresa is ITIL 3 Certified, a Certified Fraud Examiner, a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and a Certified Bitcoin Professional.