Bitcoin is not the only virtual currency!

What are the new challenges we face in financial investigations? Can we really follow the money or figure out if there is fraud? All are considered blockchain - the process that is causing much discussion in financial services within the category of FinTech. Will financial services incorporate the new payment methodology and be one of the new legitimate payment methods? Thoughts...

The technology is based on how Bitcoin and other virtual currencies work. So maybe US banks are saying..." might as well join the party?" So think of how you, as investigators, could be challenged on the back end monitoring these types of transactions - without being an engineer! There are some recent fraud & money laundering cases that I have added. You need to read all the articles to be fully informed for this assignment.

Looking for well thought out opinions, not understanding of the calculation process!