Evolution of Crypto Forensics and Defense Strategies in the Bitcoin Fog Case

This chapter explores the evolution of crypto forensics, from debunking anonymity in crypto transactions to the development of clustering techniques for tracking wallets and funds on the blockchain. It discusses the pivotal role of researchers like Sarah Micheljohn in uncovering wallet connections and the professionalization of blockchain forensic services offered by firms such as Chainalysis, while also raising questions about transparency in defense strategies and criminal implications.