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Blockchain forensics New Zealand - on-chain transaction tracing and analysis

Blockchain forensics

Blockchain Forensics NZ

New Zealand's foremost blockchain forensics practice

We conduct rigorous, methodical forensic analysis of cryptocurrency transactions - tracing funds across wallets, exchanges, mixers, and DeFi protocols, and producing documentation that meets the evidentiary standards of the District, High, and Family Courts of New Zealand. Independent, technically exhaustive, and defensible under cross-examination.

Free 10 minutesFree initial consultation
$350 NZD +GSTper hour
Ongoing consulting rate

Meet the team

Our consultants

The forensic specialists behind our court-ready analysis and expert testimony.

Nic Turnbull, Lead Forensic Consultant - Crypto Consulting NZ

Nic Turnbull

Lead Forensic Consultant

Forensics, legal support & wallet recovery

Harry Satoshi, Managing Director - Crypto Consulting NZ

Harry Satoshi

Managing Director

Personal consulting, wallets & security

Harry Scott, Legal & Scam Specialist - Crypto Consulting NZ

Harry Scott

Legal & Scam Specialist

Scam response, legal & crisis support

Dave Roberts, Investigations Lead - Crypto Consulting NZ

Dave Roberts

Investigations Lead

On-chain tracing, asset discovery & OSINT

Services

What we do

From transaction tracing and exchange attribution to court-ready reporting and expert testimony - we deliver forensic analysis built for New Zealand legal proceedings.

  • End-to-end transaction tracing

    Following funds across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and all major EVM chains from origin to final destination - across as many hops as required.

    • Full transaction history reconstruction from point of origin to final destination
    • Multi-hop tracing across wallets, exchanges, and blockchain networks
    • Identification of fund consolidation, splitting, and layering patterns
    • Cross-chain tracing across bridges and wrapped asset protocols
    • Documented methodology suitable for court presentation and cross-examination
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  • Wallet attribution & clustering

    Identifying ownership indicators, address reuse patterns, and behavioural signatures to build a forensic picture of wallet control.

    • Address clustering using common input ownership heuristics
    • Behavioural analysis of transaction timing, amounts, and counterparties
    • Identification of wallet relationships across multiple addresses
    • Change address detection and wallet fingerprinting
    • Ownership indicator documentation for legal proceedings
  • Exchange identification & attribution

    Pinpointing deposits, withdrawals, and account activity on centralised exchanges through on-chain deposit address analysis.

    • Identification of exchange deposits from traced wallet addresses
    • Withdrawal pattern analysis to identify destination wallets and accounts
    • Exchange attribution using on-chain clustering and deposit address analysis
    • Coverage across major exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and NZ platforms
    • Documentation supporting disclosure requests and subpoenas to exchanges
  • Mixer, tumbler & bridge analysis

    Following funds through obfuscation layers including Tornado Cash, ChipMixer, and cross-chain bridge protocols.

    • Tornado Cash, ChipMixer, and similar mixer interaction analysis
    • Heuristic analysis to follow funds through obfuscation attempts
    • Cross-chain bridge tracing across major protocols
    • Assessment of obfuscation effectiveness and traceability confidence levels
    • Documented methodology suitable for court presentation
  • DeFi protocol analysis

    Tracing funds through decentralised exchanges, liquidity pools, lending protocols, and yield farming positions.

    • DEX swap tracing across Uniswap, Curve, and major protocols
    • Liquidity pool deposit and withdrawal identification
    • Lending protocol interaction analysis across Aave, Compound, and similar
    • Yield farming position identification and valuation
    • NFT marketplace transaction tracing and ownership history
  • Retrospective asset valuation

    Independent valuations at any specified historical date, prepared to NZ evidentiary standards.

    • Point-in-time valuations at any date required by the court or parties
    • Portfolio valuation across multiple assets, wallets, and exchanges
    • Market volatility and liquidity analysis for accurate fair value
    • Methodology aligned with NZ legal standards for expert evidence
    • Defensible valuations prepared for cross-examination
  • Chain of custody documentation

    Evidence integrity and handling records for criminal and civil proceedings.

    • Full chain of custody records from evidence receipt to court
    • Forensic imaging and hash verification of digital evidence
    • Tamper-evident documentation protocols
    • Expert certification of evidence integrity
    • Coordination with NZ Police and Crown prosecutors
  • Court-ready forensic reports

    Structured, peer-reviewed reports with transparent methodology and executive summaries accessible to non-technical readers.

    • Structured forensic reports meeting NZ evidentiary standards
    • Plain English executive summaries alongside technical appendices
    • Transaction flow diagrams and visual evidence mapping
    • Transparent methodology with independently verifiable findings
    • Prepared to withstand scrutiny under cross-examination
  • Source of funds verification

    Professionally signed reports documenting the legitimate origin of cryptocurrency for banks, immigration, property, and legal matters.

    • Transaction history reconstruction with on-chain evidence
    • Reports for Immigration New Zealand, NZ banks, and solicitors
    • Property transactions involving crypto-derived funds
    • Exchange compliance and AML documentation
    • Plain English summaries for non-technical reviewers
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  • Expert witness testimony

    Clear, independent testimony for the District, High, and Family Courts of New Zealand.

    • Expert witness briefs prepared to NZ court standards
    • Clear testimony on blockchain evidence, wallet attribution, and fund tracing
    • Available for urgent hearings and short notice engagements
    • Experience across District, High, and Family Courts of New Zealand
    • Independent and impartial - instructed by either party or jointly appointed

Partners

Our professional network

Trusted legal, accounting, and industry partners we work with across New Zealand.

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Minter Ellison Rudd Watts - Crypto Consulting NZ professional network partnerMinistry Of Justice - Crypto Consulting NZ professional network partnerHamlin Law - Crypto Consulting NZ professional network partnerBlockchain Forum New Zealand - Crypto Consulting NZ professional network partnerBlomfield - Crypto Consulting NZ professional network partnerOptima - Crypto Consulting NZ professional network partnerBaker Tilly Staples Rodway - Crypto Consulting NZ professional network partnerCryptocurrency NZ - Crypto Consulting NZ professional network partner

Track record

Proven in New Zealand courts

Court-tested forensics and expert testimony on New Zealand's most complex cryptocurrency matters.

Recent cases

Family Court

Auckland • 2025

$2.1M Cryptocurrency Discovery in High-Profile Divorce

Successfully traced and valued concealed Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings across multiple wallets and DeFi protocols during complex relationship property proceedings. Expert testimony resulted in fair asset division and court-ordered disclosure.

High Court

Auckland • 2025

Expert Witness in $800K Murder Trial

Provided technical analysis and court testimony on blockchain transactions in a major murder trial in Wellington. Our forensic work established the movement of cryptocurrency linked to the case and identified relevant wallets, while assisting the Crown and Ministry of Justice in interpreting complex blockchain evidence.

District Court

Auckland • 2025

Bitcoin & Crypto Fraud Case Worth $500K

Provided forensic cryptocurrency analysis and expert testimony in a $500,000 Bitcoin and crypto fraud case. Our investigation traced the flow of misappropriated funds across multiple wallets and exchanges, helping the Crown and Ministry of Justice interpret complex blockchain data.

District Court

Auckland • 2025

Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Market Analysis

Provided a comprehensive market analysis of the global cryptocurrency sector for a major fraud prosecution. Our report detailed prevailing market conditions, asset price movements, and trading trends relevant to the alleged offences, assisting the Crown and Ministry of Justice in contextualising blockchain evidence.

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Initial enquiry

    Contact us or have your solicitor get in touch with a brief outline of the matter. We'll respond within 24 hours.

  2. Step 2

    Scoping call

    We speak with instructing counsel to understand the matter, assess what forensic work is required, and confirm we can assist. Confidential and no obligation.

  3. Step 3

    Engagement & terms

    We agree scope, timeline, and fee structure. All engagements are strictly confidential - a full NDA is signed before any work begins.

  4. Step 4

    Forensic analysis & reporting

    We conduct the technical analysis and produce court-ready reports - remaining available for questions from counsel throughout.

  5. Step 5

    Testimony & ongoing support

    Where required, we provide expert witness testimony and remain available to counsel for the duration of proceedings.

Contact

How can we help?

Looking to instruct our forensic team or discuss a blockchain analysis matter? Send us a message and we'll respond within 24 hours. All enquiries are strictly confidential - a full NDA is signed before any work begins.

Prefer email? contact@cryptoconsulting.nz

Enquiry type

Tell us your situation - the more detail, the better we can help.

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FAQ

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