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Research10 Sept 2026 8 min

Crypto hacks H1 2026: funds now move before victims speak

Our analysis of 200+ publicly disclosed incidents shows laundering begins within minutes of exploitation. What it means for exchange response playbooks.

Harbour Research

Regulation28 Aug 2026 6 min

AUSTRAC reforms 2026: what digital currency exchanges need to prepare now

A practical checklist covering transaction monitoring, Travel Rule readiness and the evidence regulators will expect to see on inspection.

Policy & Compliance

Scams14 Aug 2026 7 min

Pig-butchering scams: a realistic recovery playbook for victims

Where the money actually goes, why speed matters, and the three documents you should gather before contacting anyone about recovery.

Investigations Team

Investigation30 July 2026 10 min

Tracing through bridges: following stolen funds across chains

A walkthrough of cross-chain attribution techniques, from bridge deposit matching to identifying cash-out points on centralised exchanges.

Investigations Team

Research12 July 2026 5 min

Stablecoin issuer risk: five signals every treasury should monitor

Reserve transparency, redemption behaviour, sanctions exposure and on-chain concentration — how to score an issuer before you hold their coin.

Harbour Research

Investigation25 June 2026 6 min

Can cryptocurrency be hidden in a divorce? What family lawyers should know

The tell-tale signs of undisclosed digital assets in financial statements and how tracing reports are used in Australian family courts.

Investigations Team

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