Blockchain and law enforcement

Why law enforcement should use the blockchain

The Australian Federal Police's Stefan Jerga was recently interviewed and offered helpful advice for other law enforcement organisations looking to improve their crypto skills, what with the rise in popularity in cryptocurrencies making it a challenge for the police to do their job. For example, it can be hard to ascertain who a user/owner is based on their crypto address, plus it may be necessary to work with foreign partners who may follow different rules and laws. But, these problems are common to virtual currencies. After all, studies have shown that 90% of US$ notes (cash) have traces of cocaine on them, but does that make you a drug dealer when you go to an ATM in the US and withdraw cash? The attribution problem, often called ‘putting fingers at the keyboard’, is probably the most challenging part of investigating cybercrime or any other online crime. Every day, agents and prosecutors must figure out ways to tie a particular IP addre…