Rebooting a project I ran for 2 years before getting side tracked.
#FridayFraudTip #1 - Establishing effective controls upfront will limit the opportunities for fraud to occur. Make sure to periodically evaluate and update these controls!
#forensicaccounting#profitimprovement
@blockfills filed Chapter 11 in DE tonight—after Feb withdrawal freeze, March asset freeze (70.6 BTC Dominion dispute), and massive lending/trading losses.
As forensic advisor in several cryptos case, this fits the playbook I've seen with red flags long before the crisis. 🧵
🚨 BREAKING: Healthcare Fraud enforcement just hit a historic $6.8B peak.
DOJ FY 2025 stats are out, and the 2026 trend is clear:
Enforcement velocity is accelerating fast.
GCs & litigators—here’s your 1-minute breakdown of what’s changed. 🧵👇
The $100M disappearing act. 📉
In almost every corporate collapse, value doesn't vanish overnight—it leaks.
By the time you see a "Restructuring" headline, much of the potential recovery is already gone.
Here are the 4 red flags that signal a borrower is hiding a crisis. 🧵
Not long ago, stablecoins were the Wild West of digital finance.
Today, they’re stepping onto the main stage — under the watchful eyes of regulators.
What changed?
In a word: Regulation.
#Stablecoins#Crypto#RegTech
#FridayFraudTip #73
Labor Day is around the corner. Many teams are out of office—scammers know it. Double-check urgent payment requests before holiday weekends.
#CryptoWeek is kicking off today with a House Rules Committee meeting later this afternoon.
3 huge votes tomorrow:
🔴Genius Act
🔵Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
🔴 Clarity Act
The #GENIUSACT vote is key for me as can drastically change how crypto bankruptcies play out.
🚨 Crypto Week kicks off in the House next week:
Three major bills aim to reshape how the U.S. regulates digital assets, stablecoins, and CBDCs. Here's what you need to know:
Building on my #FridayFraudTip series by test driving a #BankruptcyBasics companion. I've spent over 20 years investigating business collapses (sometimes the two areas are intertwined) and would love to hear your tips!
Leave a message below or DM me with your tips!
Here is a good overview of some of the difficulties associated with crypto bankruptcies from @bkclaims.
I've been involved in over 5 separate matters in multiple jurisdictions - nothing is consistent.
Shannon's ruling in Delaware should set precedent based on location.
🧵Most crypto projects aren't ready for real money.
I’ve investigated collapses — and helped founders to build correctly.
If you’re a founder, investor, or advisor, learn from our first-hand experience investigating failures and helping startups navigate regulatory uncertainty.
Forensic accountants play a crucial role in investigating whistleblower complaints, ensuring transparency, and holding organizations accountable. #ForensicAccounting#Whistleblower
#FridayFraudTip #34:
Impacted by stolen #Crypto? Is a litigation opponent hiding or moving assets across one or more #blockchain?
Check out the quick guide linked below from @blocksearch with some easy to understand tips.
Reach out with further questions!
#FridayFraudTip #33
Financial transactions can provide far more information than simply amounts and dates.
Patterns of activity
Types of accounts utilized
Transaction time
Location
Each can be used to demonstrate a fraudster's intent.
#Fraud#blockchain#forensicaccounting
A busy NFT week continues.
@retheauditors highlights some great points in this article from @Cointelegraph.
For now evaluate the intended use of a NFT - a variety of regulators can be paying attention - from AML/CFT issues to tax implications, aside from litigation risks