Zurich, Switzerland – Blockchain Registry today announced a major operational milestone that underscores its dominance in the European field of crypto forensics: the firm has successfully recovered over $100 million (approx. €95 million) in stolen cryptocurrency assets for its clients since its inception. This figure represents actual, spendable funds returned to victims' wallets across the European Economic Area (EEA).
This achievement is particularly significant given the current landscape of digital asset security, where European investors lost billions to hacks and scams in 2024. For a Swiss-based firm to claw back nine figures from the hands of cybercriminals is a testament to the efficacy of professional, intelligence-led asset recovery.
Beyond the Numbers: A Mission of Justice
"Reaching $100 million is not just a statistic on a spreadsheet; it represents thousands of lives impacted and futures restored," stated Marcus Thorne, Head of Operations at Blockchain Registry. "Behind every Euro is a human story—a retiree's life savings in Munich, a family's home deposit in Madrid, a startup's seed capital in Stockholm. When we recover these funds, we aren't just balancing a ledger; we are restoring financial justice and peace of mind."
One notable case contributing to this milestone involved the recovery of €4.2 million for a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) based in Estonia. Within 48 hours, Blockchain Registry analysts had traced the funds to a centralized exchange in Malta and coordinated with local counsel to freeze the account using EU-wide freezing orders before the hacker could liquidate the assets.
The Three Pillars of Success
The firm attributes this rapid growth and high success rate to a unique, three-pillared approach that combines technology, law, and diplomacy:
- Advanced Forensics: Utilizing state-of-the-art blockchain analytics and proprietary TraceAI technology to follow funds across chains and through mixing services.
- Legal Expertise: An in-house team of lawyers specialized in European digital asset law, capable of obtaining emergency court orders across multiple EU jurisdictions.
- Global Network: Strategic partnerships with law enforcement agencies, exchanges, and other recovery firms worldwide to coordinate rapid response.