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Chainalysis Asset Seizure Certification
The end-to-end certification for cryptocurrency asset seizure — built by practitioners, delivered by experts, and trusted by law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Available to qualified public sector professionals only.
What you’ll learn
Identifying seizure opportunities
Know when to act. Identify the signs of cryptocurrency use and viable opportunities to seize assets.
Wallets, keys, and recovery phrases
Understand the deterministic relationship between seed phrases, private keys, and addresses — including hierarchical deterministic wallet structures and derivation paths that investigators most commonly encounter on scene.
Custodial and non-custodial asset handling
Know how seizure methods differ between non-custodial wallets and custodial services. Apply the right approach for the assets and circumstances in front of you.
On-scene execution and evidence handling
Conduct transactions safely in the field. Handle recovery phrases and digital evidence correctly, maintain chain of custody, and apply fund recovery techniques using the most widely deployed seizure tooling in law enforcement globally.
Course agenda
- Identifying seizure opportunities
- Wallets, keys, and addresses
- Custodial vs non-custodial services
- Software and hardware wallets
- Seed phrases and hierarchical deterministic wallets
- Identifying assets across derivation paths using Chainalysis Wallet Scan
- On-scene transactions and safety protocols
- Non-custodial fund recovery
- Evidence handling and chain of custody
Assessment and delivery
- 1-hour exam
Open notes. - 75% to pass
Scores available immediately on completion. - Instructor-led, private training only
8 hours — delivered as a full day or two half-day sessions.
Not available on-demand. - Prerequisite: CDAF
Successful completion of Chainalysis Digital Asset Fundamentals required.
WHO TAKES CASC
For public sector professionals involved in cryptocurrency seizure operations
Law enforcement investigators
Officers and agents who encounter cryptocurrency during operations and need the procedural and technical grounding to act correctly, quickly, and safely, and who are directly involved in crypto‑related investigations and have seizure responsibilities.
Public sector financial crime and legal teams
Government agencies, prosecutors, and legal professionals involved in crypto‑related investigations where understanding the seizure process — from identification through post‑seizure management and disposition — is operationally relevant, and who may hold or oversee seizure responsibilities even outside traditional law‑enforcement roles.
Run CASC with your agency
Delivered to your team, on your timeline, within your operational context.
SPECIALIST CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced technical certifications
Programs covering operationally sensitive methods. Not listed publicly. Available to approved agencies by direct engagement.
Ready to begin?
CASC is available to qualified public sector agencies. To discuss eligibility or schedule a cohort, reach out to our team.