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Bitrace Trains Hong Kong Police in Crypto Fund Tracking

Bitrace empowers Hong Kong Police with crypto tracking training to bolster cybersecurity and safeguard digital assets.
Bitrace Trains Hong Kong Police in Crypto Fund Tracking

Highlights

  • Bitrace trains HK police, boosts fight against crypto crime.
  • Over 400M address tags aid HK's crypto regulatory efforts.
  • HK Police learn crypto tracking, aiming for safer Web3.

Bitrace has enhanced the capabilities of the Hong Kong Police Force by providing specialized training in on-chain fund tracking. This project aims to equip the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) and the Commercial Crime Bureau (CCB) with state-of-the-art tools and expertise in fighting cryptocurrency-related crimes.

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Strengthening Law Enforcement

Conducted by Bitrace CEO Isabel, the training session gave a broad perspective on how cryptocurrencies are misused in cybercrime. The intrinsic permissionless and Decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies are peculiar challenges to regulatory bodies and Web3 companies. Isabel pointed it out how understanding these challenges could help in enhancing the efficiency in cryptocurrency crimes investigations and solutions. 

The importance of collaboration between the regulatory agencies and the Web3 companies was noted to be a critical move in the direction of making Web3 a safer world and protecting the funds of the users.

Bitrace co-founder Quan, introduced by a group of technical experts, showed the use of the canvas function of the BitracePro platform. This tool visualizes the flow and use of cryptocurrency funds in different illicit activities like online gambling, selling of black and gray market goods, money laundering, and fraud. Through analyzing actual cases, the training was to prepare Hong Kong law enforcement officials to possess the ability to produce effective tracking and analytical skills.

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Hong Kong’s Commitment to Crypto Security

The partnership between Bitrace and the Hong Kong Police Force forms part of a larger project by the city to keep its reputation as a main crypto economy hub in Asia. The SAR government and advanced fintech infrastructure encourage an open and business-oriented environment in Hong Kong, which creates a favorable breeding ground for the cryptocurrency industry. 

Nevertheless, the growing number of cryptocurrencies being used for illicit activities calls for a much more sophisticated regulatory system and competent enforcement agencies to safeguard people’s crypto assets.

The new training program complements the attempts by the Hong Kong financial regulator to deal with fraud in relation to virtual assets. Moreover, as per Coingape’s reports, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has warned about suspected fraudulent activities from the likes of EDY and HKCEXP, hence the need to improve regulatory and law enforcement capabilities. These platforms are alleged to have misled the investors and prevented them from withdrawing the funds, leading the SFC to bring in the police to stop access to the deceitful sites.

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Bitrace’s Role in Enhancing Regulatory Measures

Bitrace’s contribution goes further than just training law enforcement officers. The company uses highly advanced machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms that have created a huge library comprising of more than 400 million address tags. Such tags are used to determine the institutions responsible for transactions and to evaluate the risk associated with different addresses. 

Such capabilities are crucial for preemptive measures against potential hazards, effective regulation during incidents, and swift tracking of funds post-incident to mitigate negative impacts.

This technology, as a result, is important in the context of regulatory blind spots and the laundering of black and gray crypto assets. Consequently, by giving an in-depth view of the risky activities of different addresses and entities, Bitrace helps regulatory bodies develop efficient, informed regulatory measures.

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Kelvin Munene Murithi

Kelvin Munene is a crypto and finance journalist with over 5 years of experience, offering in-depth market analysis and expert commentary . With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Actuarial Science from Mount Kenya University, Kelvin is known for his meticulous research and strong writing skills, particularly in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial markets. His work has been featured across top industry publications such as Coingape, Cryptobasic, MetaNews, Cryptotimes, Coinedition, TheCoinrepublic, Cryptotale, and Analytics Insight among others, where he consistently provides timely updates and insightful content. Kelvin’s focus lies in uncovering emerging trends in the crypto space, delivering factual and data-driven analyses that help readers make informed decisions. His expertise extends across market cycles, technological innovations, and regulatory shifts that shape the crypto landscape. Beyond his professional achievements, Kelvin has a passion for chess, traveling, and exploring new adventures.

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