Our training approach
To address the challenges of the evolving crypto market, blockchain training must adopt a more professional approach akin to that of pilots and cyber investigators. This entails embracing professional pedagogical methods, crafting appropriate tools and metrics, and assembling dedicated teams poised to deliver comprehensive training services.
We're reshaping the paradigm of blockchain investigation training by emphasizing the importance of Continuous Skill Enhancement and
Maintaining Operational Competence
Our approach adheres to the following key principles:
Emphasis on Knowledge
Our courses and other training activities prioritize building a strong knowledge foundation, resulting in longer and more in-depth courses than the industry standard.
Comprehensive Training
In order to achieve desired investigative results, professional training must address the entire organizational investigative chain and for its entire life-cycle.
Technological agnosticism
We believe that tech tools only supplement great professionals. Therefore, our training services have no affinity to specific tech tools.
'Micro training' & 'Personalization'
Each trainee is different and requires a tailored training suite. We stress on specific skills, tasks and sub-tasks to accommodate each trainee specifically.
Our courses
Our diverse range of courses is interactive and moderated by seasoned blockchain investigators. Currently, these courses are exclusively available to organized groups.
Introduction to Blockchain and cryptocurrency
Embark on an enriching journey into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Our entry-level course offers a comprehensive understanding of digital currencies, blockchain fundamentals, technical structures, industry players, regulatory landscapes, and their integration with traditional financial systems.
Certified blockchain and cryptocurrency investigator
The investigators course guides the participants through the most advanced Blockchain analysis techniques using real life examples, in order to provide them with the knowledge and skills to analyze and investigate cryptocurrency and Blockchain related crimes.
Smart contracts and DeFi specialist
The Smart Contracts and DeFi Specialist Course provides an in-depth understanding of the Ethereum and the Smart Contracts ecosystem, focusing on analyzing ETH, ERC20, ERC721 (NFT) transactions, identify fraudulent activities like Token investment scam, Rug Pull scams and Smart Contract exploits. The course also deals with the role of Stable Coins, Decentralized Exchanges and Cross Chain Bridges.
Regulators and compliance officers training
Understanding how risk-based approaches work with cryptocurrencies service providers (VASPs) and decentralized businesses (DEX), how to develop adequate AML and compliance policies, understanding the international regulatory environment and the standards for reporting suspicious activity.
The training is based on practical exercises to identify risk factors and red flags.
Prosecutors training
Learn how to analyze and present evidence when it comes to decentralized finance, the implication of the Best Evidence Rule and requests for information.
Tax auditors training
Unlock the expertise to analyze cryptocurrency transactions and seamlessly integrate them into tax audits. Learn cutting-edge techniques and best practices to effectively convert crypto data into actionable insights for tax compliance.
Our 'Operational Simulator'
for blockchain investigators
Enhance your investigative capabilities and maintain your Operational Competence through our unique interactive simulation training sessions
Gain valuable operational ‘hands-on’ experience
Learn directly from professionals
Experience diverse investigative scenarios
Learn new skills and methodologies
Manage and measure your progress
Earn training badges
Our complementary training services
'Private lessons'
A supplementary array of training sessions tailored to specific investigative sub-tasks and skills.
'Cross-sectoral' training
Coordinate multi-sectoral simulation scenarios involving regulators, investigators, and prosecutors to refine and enhance cross-sectoral processes.
Our incident response services
Ransomware attack
Large organizations and small businesses can be targets of ransomware attacks that demand payment in cryptocurrency, we can assist you with regulatory demands, negotiations in the terms of the ransom payment, and the recovery process.
Security breaches
Wallet hacks, Smart contract exploits and Security Breaches. Our trained team members and investigators are available anytime for immediate service and assistance in times of crisis, for analyzing the security breach and the recovery of the stolen funds.
Our Blockchain investigation services
Our investigation services are based on refining hundreds of crypto crime investigations from terror financing to sophisticated fraud and theft.
General blockchain investigations
Investigate illicit crypto activity, tracing and recovering stolen crypto funds.
For: individuals, governmental agencies and financial institutions
Fraud detection for businesses
Unmasking abusive engagement with fraudulent 3rd party actors
For: exchanges & banks, individuals, governmental agencies
Due diligence for crypto investors
Pre-investment investigation, providing compliance clearance and pursuing fraudulent indications.
Our Trusted Partners Program
Unlock new business opportunities with our Trusted Partners Program. Expand your service offerings and enhance your value proposition by establishing a new branch based on our professional training and investigation services.
Who is it built for?
The program is designed for technological vendors and professional service integrators, serving governmental agencies and financial institutions at all blockchain adoption levels.
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Our program’s guidelines
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whitestream provides the services and the support.
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The program includes our courses, our investigation services and our Operational Simulator.
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Optional ‘white-label’ model.
What kind of services?
Our comprehensive range of professional services offers a holistic solution to your customers' needs. From establishing independent investigative and prosecution capabilities, through providing ad-hoc blockchain services like investigations or incident response, to ongoing training services for maintaining operational competence.
