Las autoridades estadounidenses están desarrollando métodos para rastrear criptomonedas sensibles

El gobierno de EE. UU. está considerando utilizar técnicas de análisis forense para rastrear transacciones que involucran las criptomonedas Zcash (ZEC) y Monero (XMR). Esto es según el Programa de Investigación de Innovación para Pequeñas Empresas (SBIR) publicado por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE. UU.

This development could have a huge impact on sensitive digital currencies.

“The program involves developing solutions that allow law enforcement agencies to analyze blockchain transactions to prevent cryptocurrency crimes,” the document says.

SBIR proposes a three-phase approach to conducting forensic analysis.

The first stage involves developing a blockchain analysis engine that “would allow law enforcement agencies to verify and monitor cryptocurrency transactions.”

The second stage is related to testing. Las herramientas desarrolladas en la primera etapa se utilizarán para las pruebas. The results will then be shared with interested authorities with instructions on how to use them.

Finally, in the third stage, these analysis methods will be integrated into government structures. Law enforcement agencies will then be able to monitor transactions involving anonymous digital currencies.

While the document does not involve any proposals from the companies themselves, they are encouraged to ask questions regarding this initiative. The deadline for developing tools is December 18, 2018. Therefore, we can expect the emergence of new tracking methods in the 1st quarter of 2019.