Crypto Security
International Working Group on Cryptocurrency & Crime
SCF convenes a first-of-its-kind Public-Private International Working Group on Cryptocurrency & Crime Prevention, bringing together law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, blockchain analytics firms, and major crypto platforms from around the world. This group is tasked with:
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Sharing real-time intelligence
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Supporting global training and investigation efforts
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Developing case pipelines across jurisdictions
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Strengthening legal and technical capacity
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Our partners include leading national police agencies, INTERPOL, Mastercard, Chainalysis, and others committed to building a safer crypto ecosystem.
As cryptocurrency technologies continue to evolve, so too do the threats they face. The Secure Communities Forum (SCF) recognizes the urgent need for robust, coordinated action to address the rise in crypto-enabled crimes. From fraud and ransomware to terrorist financing and darknet marketplaces, these emerging threats demand a unified, cross-sector response.
Public-Private Collaboration to Protect the Future of Finance
Global Law Enforcement Training
SCF has also launched the world’s largest ongoing training program for law enforcement officers focused on cryptocurrency crime investigation and trends. Hosted in collaboration with our public and private sector partners, this program provides:
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Tactical skills for tracking and disrupting crypto-related criminal activity
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Updates on emerging typologies, tools, and techniques
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Real-world case studies from across jurisdictions
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Access to global experts and investigators
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The goal is clear: build the capacity of frontline agencies to detect, investigate, and respond to crypto threats with confidence and precision.
The Goal
Build the capacity of frontline agencies to detect, investigate, and respond to crypto threats with confidence and precision.
Operation Cyber Shield, Public Private Partnership in Action
SCFs’s International Working Group on Cryptocurrency & Crime Prevention. It is the first-ever ongoing, multi-agency operation dedicated to tackling crypto-enabled threats through public-private intelligence sharing and case collaboration.
Launched in partnership with law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and private-sector leaders such as Mastercard and Chainalysis, Operation Cyber Shield is designed to:
Identify and disrupt criminal networks leveraging cryptocurrency for illicit gain
Collect and investigate cross-border crypto crime leads through a centralized, secure process
Connect local and national law enforcement with actionable intelligence from industry partners
Support ongoing case development, seizures, and asset recovery
Enhance global situational awareness around emerging crypto crime typologies
How It Work
Operation Cyber Shield operates as a rolling mechanism for intelligence fusion, involving both trusted public and private stakeholders.
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Submit
Vetted private companies submit leads that are then evaluated and, if appropriate, disseminated to member agencies for investigation and follow-up.
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Triage
Each submission is triaged by a secure working group composed of experts in:
Blockchain forensics
Counter-terrorist financing
Financial intelligence
Cybercrime investigations
Transnational criminal activity
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Investigate
Relevant law-enforcement will review the case and take necessary means to bring the case to justice.
Submit a Crypto Crime Lead
If your company or agency has credible intelligence or investigative leads related to cryptocurrency-enabled crime, we invite you to contribute to Operation Cyber Shield via the secure form below. Your participation can directly impact ongoing global investigations.
Please note:
All submissions must come from official representatives of legitimate organizations.
To submit a case, your will first be approved by our committee to join our community.
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Submissions must include an official work email address (personal emails such as Gmail will not be accepted).
Your information will be handled confidentially by the SCF Secretariat and its vetted Working Group members.
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