Asset Reality has been chosen by the Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles to provide services to the law enforcement agencies on the island. We’ll be supporting their efforts and implementing solutions to help the country build on the excellent work that is already being done. Many smaller island jurisdictions like the Seychelles find it difficult to balance the economic opportunities brought by embracing the crypto ecosystem against the need to tackle illicit crypto, especially against the backdrop of corruption. The work being carried out by the various law enforcement agencies on the island is invaluable in the fight against financial crime. Our Co-Founder & CEO, Aidan Larkin, is delighted with the new appointment: “Getting to work in the Seychelles for the second time in a month is a real treat. Not just because of the spectacular location, but getting to work with the dedicated officers of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Financial Intelligence Unit and Financial Crime...

  As crypto-related frauds continue to rise in scale and sophistication, the need for the legal industry to respond to cases robustly and effectively in this new area requires a joint approach that provides victims of fraud with the best possible means of redress. The ‘Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery’ network will bring together some of the world's leading names in crypto fraud investigations and asset recovery. These professionals include lawyers, barristers and forensic accountants as well as corporate intelligence and asset recovery professionals. Through meeting regularly to discuss their practical experiences, the group will develop best practises for this rapidly evolving sector. By building the knowledge and experience in this area throughout the legal community, the UK and common law jurisdictions will be placed at the forefront of global crypto dispute resolution. The group aims to become a valuable resource for sensible advice in relation to crypto fraud and asset recover...

On the 10th August, Asset Reality and the Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales will be hosting a panel discussion about staying safe online in the world of crypto. The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) was founded in November 2020 to provide cybersecurity services for welsh businesses. They assist businesses and their staff to put in place the right strategies to respond to any incidents efficiently and mitigate any potential damage a cyber-attack could create. They work closely with staff to build their cyber awareness, understand the latest cyber threats and secure the business's online environment.  According to the consumer body Which? “Consumers have been conned out of more than £2.3bn in the space of a year after a ‘devastating surge’ in scams as fraudsters exploited the pandemic.” A growing number of these are easily avoidable crypto-related scams, reporting over £113 million of damages. Despite their best efforts, law enforcement is struggling to cope with the sheer vol...

  Asset Reality and Chainalysis are proud to announce a new Partnership with the law firm Brandsmiths.  Their unique litigation capability recently won a landmark case confirming the status of crypto assets as property and they have helped a range of clients, particularly leading digital platform businesses, to make the most of their creative ideas and their most valuable assets. This new partnership aims to protect such clients, helping them to exercise their right to recovery in a field known for its complexity. It will seek to deliver a brand new service for the recovery of digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs all under one roof, giving clients peace of mind knowing that a single expert team is working together for a single goal. As explained by our co-founder Aidan Larkin (Co-founder and CEO): “Crypto assets present unique challenges when trying to recover and seize them and having an experienced network of professionals at each key stage of the process is vital. We...

  We are proud to announce a new partnership with Chainalysis, whose mission is to promote the safe adoption of cryptocurrencies by building trust among financial institutions, governments, and cryptocurrency businesses. Speaking of the appointment, Aidan Larkin (Partner and Chief Executive) commented: "We’re delighted to partner with Chainalysis given their strong links to supporting enforcement agencies and their clear position as market leaders in their field. Investigation and enforcement activity around cryptocurrency is not something that should be taken lightly." "Demonstrating the importance of public and private sector partnership, many crypto seizures would simply not have been possible were it not for the collaborative approach between the agencies at pooling resources and expertise to achieve the desired outcome in the most effective way possible. We’ve seen excellent examples of this; most notably the Silk Road seizure where over $1 billion dollars worth of...