In an article published in The Block on June 18, 2025, Christopher Castellano explains some of the most common red flags that indicate a spouse may be hiding cryptocurrencies in divorce proceedings, including unexplained cash withdrawals, a sudden tech interest, or references to crypto apps, exchanges, and wallets without additional information.
Christopher explains that although full-scale attempts at concealing wealth are uncommon, “surreptitious use of marital money for crypto or concealing of crypto gains is becoming more prevalent.”
Although courts have tools to compel the disclosure of digital assets, Christopher notes that identification and valuation remain the biggest challenges. “The difficulty is less in asking for the court to issue relief and more in identifying the asset to begin with, which would likely require expert analysis and tracing to identify the particular asset,” he said.
While the treatment of digital assets in divorce cases is still developing, courts will continue to treat them like any other asset, he explains, subject to equitable division based on factors such as contribution, dissipation and economic circumstances
Ultimately, transparency is key as crypto becomes more common in marital estates. “Failure to properly disclose crypto can lead to serious legal consequences,” Christopher said, “and parties should consider involving tech-savvy professionals early in the process.”
Read the full article “Crypto in divorce: lawyer outlines common red flags spouse may be hiding assets as disputes grow” on The Block’s website.
