Digital Asset Investigation & Recovery

Advanced Blockchain
Forensics & Intelligence

UK specialist blockchain forensics and digital asset recovery. We deliver forensic tracing, expert witness testimony, corporate compliance investigations and crypto estate planning support across 50+ blockchain networks.


100+
Cases Resolved
Complex international investigations across multiple jurisdictions and blockchain networks.
24/7
Rapid Response
Round-the-clock response capability for time-critical incidents.
50+
Networks Covered
Comprehensive multi-chain forensic analysis across major and emerging platforms.
100%
Court-Ready
All reports produced to evidential standards with full chain of custody.
£14M
Recovered
Digital assets traced, frozen and recovered for clients across civil and criminal matters.

Results & Recognition

Outcomes That Speak for Themselves

A track record built on recovered assets, court-tested evidence, and recognised expertise — not marketing claims.

£6.2M

Cross-Border Fraud Recovery

Traced and froze cryptocurrency moved through 14 wallets and three exchanges following an investment fraud, supporting a successful civil freezing order.

£2.1M

Ransomware Payment Tracing

Identified the on-chain destination of a ransom payment within 48 hours, enabling law enforcement coordination and partial recovery.

Admitted

High Court Expert Evidence

Expert witness report and oral testimony accepted in High Court proceedings concerning disputed ownership of digital assets.

Recovered

Inherited Wallet Access

Located and securely recovered an executor-instructed estate's cryptocurrency holdings from a partially-documented hardware wallet.

Speaking & Academic Roles

University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law
Guest lecturer on digital asset investigations and cryptocurrency recovery for postgraduate law students.
High Court & Tribunal Testimony
Provided oral expert evidence in civil and regulatory proceedings involving cryptocurrency and cybercrime.
Financial Times, Fortune & The Paypers
Commentary and analysis on blockchain forensics and digital asset recovery featured in international financial media.

About Prometheus Insights

Specialists in Blockchain Forensics & Asset Recovery

We deliver advanced blockchain forensic tracing, intelligence-led analysis and court-admissible reporting for legal teams, solicitors, law enforcement, financial institutions and corporate clients — including specialist crypto estate and probate tracing for executors and high-net-worth families.

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Legally Defensible
Every investigation is conducted to evidential standards that withstand scrutiny in court and regulatory proceedings.
Intelligence-Led
Deep technical expertise combined with legal and regulatory understanding across complex investigations.
Global Coverage
Multi-jurisdictional experience supporting international investigations across 50+ blockchain networks.
Discreet & Results-Driven
Complete confidentiality on every engagement, with a relentless focus on outcomes and recovery.

Leadership

The Person Behind the Work

Prometheus Insights is led by a specialist with over two decades of hands-on experience across law enforcement and the private sector.

Scott Pounder — Founder, Prometheus Insights
Founder & Lead Investigator
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Scott Pounder
Founder & Head of Investigations — Prometheus Insights

Scott has over 20 years of experience across UK law enforcement and the private sector, specialising in blockchain forensics and digital asset recovery — from frontline criminal investigation to some of the most complex cryptocurrency cases handled in the UK. He has provided expert witness testimony at High Court and tribunal level, and guest lectures at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law on digital asset investigations.

Scott holds advanced qualifications in cryptocurrency tracing, blockchain analysis, financial and cybercrime investigation, and open-source intelligence — bringing law enforcement rigour and technical capability to every case, including inherited crypto forensic audits for solicitors and executors.

20+ Years Experience
UK law enforcement & private sector digital asset investigations
Expert Witness
High Court & tribunal testimony in cryptocurrency and cybercrime proceedings
University of Cambridge
Guest lecturer, Faculty of Law — digital asset investigations
Advanced Qualifications
Crypto tracing, blockchain analysis, OSINT & financial cybercrime

What We Do

Investigation & Recovery Services

End-to-end investigative services for digital asset matters. Select a service to read the full detail.


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If you require specialist digital asset investigation, forensic tracing, expert witness support, or crypto estate planning advice, Prometheus Insights offers discreet, results-driven services tailored to your objectives.

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