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Mar 10, 2026
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Hidden Signals on the Blockchain
Why national security needs blockchain intelligence
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Mar 10, 2026
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Hidden Signals on the Blockchain
Why national security needs blockchain intelligence
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Feb 19, 2026
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On-chain Privacy and Financial Compliance
A framework for evaluating privacy regimes, compensating controls, and stakeholder needs
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Feb 19, 2026
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On-chain Privacy and Financial Compliance
A framework for evaluating privacy regimes, compensating controls, and stakeholder needs
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Jan 28, 2026
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2026 Crypto Crime Report
TRM identifies record USD 158 billion in illicit crypto flows in 2025, reversing a multi-year decline
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Jan 28, 2026
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2026 Crypto Crime Report
TRM identifies record USD 158 billion in illicit crypto flows in 2025, reversing a multi-year decline
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Jan 22, 2026
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Crypto Asset Taxation: The 7 Pillars of Highly Effective Tax Authorities in the Digital Age
A practical roadmap for tax agencies to adapt to the rise of digital assets
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Jan 22, 2026
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Crypto Asset Taxation: The 7 Pillars of Highly Effective Tax Authorities in the Digital Age
A practical roadmap for tax agencies to adapt to the rise of digital assets
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Dec 3, 2025
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Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2025/26
Toward clarity for institutional adoption: A look at key crypto policy shifts in 2025
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Dec 3, 2025
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Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2025/26
Toward clarity for institutional adoption: A look at key crypto policy shifts in 2025
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Oct 21, 2025
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2025 Crypto Adoption and Stablecoin Usage Report
An overview of digital asset adoption across global jurisdictions in the first half of 2025
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Oct 21, 2025
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2025 Crypto Adoption and Stablecoin Usage Report
An overview of digital asset adoption across global jurisdictions in the first half of 2025
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Sep 8, 2025
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Why Law Enforcement Agencies Need Blockchain Intelligence
A new breed of intelligence for a new generation of crime
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Sep 8, 2025
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Why Law Enforcement Agencies Need Blockchain Intelligence
A new breed of intelligence for a new generation of crime
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Aug 27, 2025
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Banking on Stablecoins
A risk mitigation blueprint for financial institutions
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Aug 27, 2025
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Banking on Stablecoins
A risk mitigation blueprint for financial institutions
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May 22, 2025
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Shadow Bankers
Chinese underground networks and their connection to North Korean hacks, fentanyl, cartel money laundering, and global organized crime
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May 22, 2025
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Shadow Bankers
Chinese underground networks and their connection to North Korean hacks, fentanyl, cartel money laundering, and global organized crime
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Apr 29, 2025
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Crypto Regulation and Illicit Finance in Canada
Canada's evolving crypto risk landscape, recent enforcement actions, and how regulatory measures are reshaping compliance obligations
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Apr 29, 2025
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Crypto Regulation and Illicit Finance in Canada
Canada's evolving crypto risk landscape, recent enforcement actions, and how regulatory measures are reshaping compliance obligations
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Feb 26, 2025
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The Rise of AI-Enabled Crime
A deep-dive into the stages of maturity in AI-enabled crimes, how AI is amplifying criminal capabilities, and strategies for disruption
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Feb 26, 2025
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The Rise of AI-Enabled Crime
A deep-dive into the stages of maturity in AI-enabled crimes, how AI is amplifying criminal capabilities, and strategies for disruption
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Feb 10, 2025
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2025 Crypto Crime Report
Key trends that shaped the illicit crypto market in 2024
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Feb 10, 2025
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2025 Crypto Crime Report
Key trends that shaped the illicit crypto market in 2024
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Jan 2, 2025
White Paper
Blockchain Intelligence: A 100x Return on Investment for Government Asset Recovery
How blockchain intelligence delivers 10,000% ROI, its real-world applications, and success stories from leading agencies
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Jan 2, 2025
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Blockchain Intelligence: A 100x Return on Investment for Government Asset Recovery
How blockchain intelligence delivers 10,000% ROI, its real-world applications, and success stories from leading agencies
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Dec 12, 2024
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Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2024/25 Report
Navigating the winds and waves of change
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Dec 12, 2024
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Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2024/25 Report
Navigating the winds and waves of change
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Dec 6, 2024
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2024 Crypto Adoption and Illicit Exposure Report
Discover which countries lead in crypto adoption — and where illicit risks were highest in 2024
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Dec 6, 2024
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2024 Crypto Adoption and Illicit Exposure Report
Discover which countries lead in crypto adoption — and where illicit risks were highest in 2024
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Oct 31, 2024
White Paper
Four Ways TRM Improves Compliance in the Modern Sanctions Enforcement Era
How TRM helps financial institutions meet sanctions compliance with real-time risk insights, expansive coverage, and proven enforcement outcomes
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Oct 31, 2024
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Four Ways TRM Improves Compliance in the Modern Sanctions Enforcement Era
How TRM helps financial institutions meet sanctions compliance with real-time risk insights, expansive coverage, and proven enforcement outcomes
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Oct 22, 2024
White Paper
Managing Risk in the World of Crypto Payments: A Guide for FinTech Compliance Teams
A look at the unique risk universe for PSPs and how blockchain intelligence creates a new paradigm of transparency
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Oct 22, 2024
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Managing Risk in the World of Crypto Payments: A Guide for FinTech Compliance Teams
A look at the unique risk universe for PSPs and how blockchain intelligence creates a new paradigm of transparency
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Aug 7, 2024
White Paper
Why National Security and Defense Agencies Need BLOCKINT
Four ways national security agencies use blockchain intelligence to deny, degrade, and disrupt malicious threat actors
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Aug 7, 2024
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Why National Security and Defense Agencies Need BLOCKINT
Four ways national security agencies use blockchain intelligence to deny, degrade, and disrupt malicious threat actors
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Jul 25, 2024
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Comrades in Crime: Exploring the Russian-speaking Illicit Crypto Ecosystem
Exploring the Russian-speaking illicit crypto ecosystem
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Jul 25, 2024
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Comrades in Crime: Exploring the Russian-speaking Illicit Crypto Ecosystem
Exploring the Russian-speaking illicit crypto ecosystem
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Jun 5, 2024
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Beyond Fentanyl
Cryptocurrency’s role in the international drug precursor market
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Jun 5, 2024
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Beyond Fentanyl
Cryptocurrency’s role in the international drug precursor market
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May 13, 2024
White Paper
Three Myths of Crypto Compliance and the Role of VASPs in Combating Illicit Finance
Common misconceptions surrounding crypto compliance, and how VASPs can use blockchain intelligence to improve their illicit finance prevention and detection programs
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May 13, 2024
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Three Myths of Crypto Compliance and the Role of VASPs in Combating Illicit Finance
Common misconceptions surrounding crypto compliance, and how VASPs can use blockchain intelligence to improve their illicit finance prevention and detection programs
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Mar 27, 2024
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The Illicit Crypto Economy 2023
Examining key trends that shaped the illicit crypto economy in 2023
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Mar 27, 2024
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The Illicit Crypto Economy 2023
Examining key trends that shaped the illicit crypto economy in 2023
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Mar 7, 2024
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TRM on the North Korea Threat
An update on cyber activity and cryptocurrency theft
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Mar 7, 2024
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TRM on the North Korea Threat
An update on cyber activity and cryptocurrency theft
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Jan 10, 2024
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Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2023/24
Key regulatory and policy developments from 2023 — and what's in store for 2024
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Jan 10, 2024
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Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2023/24
Key regulatory and policy developments from 2023 — and what's in store for 2024
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Dec 20, 2023
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Tackling Crypto Crime: 2023 Survey of Law Enforcement
The experiences of 300+ law enforcement professionals fighting crypto crime in 2023
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Dec 20, 2023
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Tackling Crypto Crime: 2023 Survey of Law Enforcement
The experiences of 300+ law enforcement professionals fighting crypto crime in 2023
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Nov 27, 2023
White Paper
How to Detect and Prevent Illicit Actors in Decentralized Networks
A paper examining how one DeFi application leverages TRM’s risk management platform to identify and prevent illicit actors from using its services
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Nov 27, 2023
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How to Detect and Prevent Illicit Actors in Decentralized Networks
A paper examining how one DeFi application leverages TRM’s risk management platform to identify and prevent illicit actors from using its services
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Nov 13, 2023
White Paper
How Financial Institutions Can Detect and Mitigate Mixing Risks
A debrief on FinCEN's proposed a rule requiring US financial institutions and crypto businesses to monitor and report on transactions involving cryptocurrency mixing services, and tips for maintaining compliance
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Nov 13, 2023
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How Financial Institutions Can Detect and Mitigate Mixing Risks
A debrief on FinCEN's proposed a rule requiring US financial institutions and crypto businesses to monitor and report on transactions involving cryptocurrency mixing services, and tips for maintaining compliance
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Oct 24, 2023
White Paper
Crypto Compliance in the Second Age of Digital Assets
How crypto compliance programs are evolving in 2023
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Oct 24, 2023
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Crypto Compliance in the Second Age of Digital Assets
How crypto compliance programs are evolving in 2023
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Jun 1, 2023
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The Illicit Crypto Ecosystem Report 2022
TRM's annual report examining key trends that shaped the illicit crypto economy in 2022
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Jun 1, 2023
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The Illicit Crypto Ecosystem Report 2022
TRM's annual report examining key trends that shaped the illicit crypto economy in 2022
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Case Studies

After The Scam: How Law Enforcement Restores Hope For Victims
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Learn how Operation Shamrock and TRM Labs help law enforcement disrupt pig butchering scams and recover millions for victims through Chainabuse intelligence.
From Dark Web Portals to Prison: How Czech Investigators Exposed a Crypto-Enabled CSAM Scam
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Blockchain tracing helped Czech investigators link dark web CSAM sites to real-world arrests and intelligence leads. Watch video.
Coinbase and West Midlands Police Unite to Bring Justice to Victims Targeted Through Grindr
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Coinbase and West Midlands Police traced stolen crypto linked to violent Grindr-targeted robberies — securing convictions through blockchain intelligence. Read the full story.
The Fake Lease: Stopping a Crypto Rental Scam in Marion County
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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office recovered thousands in stolen bitcoin for a pregnant victim who wired funds for a Facebook rental, only to discover it was a scam. Learn how TRM Labs’ blockchain intelligence supported this successful recovery.
Australia’s First Major Crypto Laundering Conviction: Inside Operation Taipan
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Discover how Victoria Police used TRM Forensics in Operation Taipan to secure Australia’s first major crypto laundering conviction and lengthy prison sentences
Cracking a $300K Crypto Rideshare Robbery
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Scottsdale PD cracked a $300K crypto scam disguised as a rideshare. See how detectives traced the funds and brought answers to the victims.
Digital Detectives and the High-stakes Crypto Case Coinbase Helped Crack
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Coinbase used blockchain intelligence to help law enforcement dismantle a violent crime ring targeting crypto holders, tracing $3.5M in stolen funds and securing convictions. Read the full story.
How the Houston Police Department Recovered $150K in Stolen Crypto
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Discover how the Houston Police Department is tackling cryptocurrency fraud with blockchain intelligence, and how they used TRM to recover $150K in stolen cryptocurrency. See how HPD’s Cyber Crimes Unit recovers stolen funds and strengthens efforts to combat digital asset scams.
How the Massachusetts Attorney General Fought for Investment Fraud Victims
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The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office used TRM Labs to investigate and provide restitution for four Massachusetts residents who were victims of the SpireBit fraud ring. Keep reading.
How Visa Uses TRM to Create a Safer Crypto Ecosystem, One Card at a Time
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Visa uses TRM Know-Your-Entity to proactively assess the risk of VASPs for co-branded digital currency payment cards
A Federal Prosecutor’s Journey into Blockchain Intelligence at the Department of Justice
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DOJ's Jessica Peck uses blockchain intelligence to combat crypto crime, shaping digital investigations and pioneering blockchain’s role in modern law enforcement
Unmasking a Crypto Scam Network: The Royal Thai Police Crack Down
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Learn how the Royal Thai Police’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) uncovered an international pig butchering network that stole millions in cryptocurrencies from victims, and see how CCIB’s investigation led to a 28-year prison sentence for the suspect.
How the REACT Task Force is Tackling Pig Butchering
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Learn about the financial and emotional toll pig butchering scams take on victims — and how groups like REACT, led by Erin West (Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County), are fighting back.
How HSI Used Blockchain Intelligence to Forfeit $15M from a Prominent Fentanyl Vendor
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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) needed a way to trace crypto as part of their narcotics trafficking investigations. Learn why they chose TRM Labs, and how they leveraged blockchain intelligence in the takedown of Farmacy41.
How XREX Used TRM to Help Return Stolen Funds to Phishing Victim
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Learn how XREX’s security and AML teams used blockchain intelligence to analyze asset flows, identify the flow of funds, and ultimately submit a complete report with reliable evidence in court—leading to the seizure and return of victim assets and setting precedent in Taiwan.
How IRS-CI Used Blockchain Intelligence to Take Down the xDedic Marketplace
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See how IRS-CI used TRM’s blockchain analytics and worked with international law enforcement authorities to take down the darknet xDedic Marketplace.
Protecting Elderly Citizens from Crypto Scams in Brooklyn Park
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Learn how the Brooklyn Park Police Department in Minnesota used TRM Labs to return tens of thousands of dollars to victims of crypto scams.
Argentina’s Digital Shield: The UFEIC Story
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Discover UFEIC's pivotal role in Argentina, combating intricate cybercrimes such as the C14 group's SIM swapping schemes and DirecTV piracy, setting an example for future prosecutions
From Swiping Right to Exposing a Crypto Theft Ring in Brazil
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The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro, Special Action Group to Combat Cybercrime arrested four Colombian nationals in an investigation where date rape drugs were utilzed to steal crypto currency from victims.
The 1inch Network Identifies Hundreds of High-risk Addresses
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1inch reinforces financial security: TRM's API screens millions of wallets, flags hundreds of addresses, and leads the way to a safer DeFi system.
FBI Leads Agencies to Shut Down Qakbot, Seizes Millions in Bitcoin
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Discover how the FBI dismantled the Qakbot botnet, seizing $8.6M in cryptocurrency and neutralizing a major cyber threat since 2008
How TrustToken Protects the Reputation of the 'World's Most Trusted Stablecoins'
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TustToken, best known for TrueCurrencies, wanted to meet their regulatory obligations and ensure that illicit actors do not utilize TrueCurrencies through use of TRM
Anchorage Digital Bank Adopts TRM Labs
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Anchorage Digital Bank uses TRM's risk management platform to monitor all incoming and outgoing transaction flows on its platform
Cinnaminson Police Seize Victim Money Back From Crypto Fraudsters
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Police traced a scam victim’s cryptocurrency, untangled the money laundering, and seized the majority of funds back from a foreign cryptocurrency exchange
DOJ and FBI Phoenix Seize $112M in Proceeds from Crypto-related Scams
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The Department of Justice announced a cryptocurrency seizure worth an estimated $112 million linked to “pig butchering” and other crypto-related investment scams
USSS Pig Butchering Investigation Leads to $5M+ Seizure of Victim Funds
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The US Secret Service recovered over $5 million in cryptocurrency for victims of a romance scam turned investment scam

Guides

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Identifying Crypto Artifacts in the Field | Flip Book

A flip book for frontline law enforcement officers

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Investigating Crypto Scams | Flip Book

A flip book for law enforcement teams on the frontlines of disrupting scams

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The Complete Crypto Compliance Program Guide for Financial Institutions

A practical roadmap for identifying crypto exposure, assessing risk, and building defensible compliance programs

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The Border Security Officer’s Flip Book

Field-ready reference for identifying and triaging cryptocurrency artifacts at border crossings

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Key Considerations for Entity Due Diligence

A framework for financial institutions evaluating VASPs and other entities

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Common Crypto Artifacts and Their Role in Investigations

How to spot hardware and software wallets, apps, phrases, keys, and other digital evidence of crypto activity

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Detecting Five Common Sanctions Evasion Techniques: A guide for crypto compliance teams

Common sanctions evasion techniques and how blockchain intelligence helps prevent sanctioned activity

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Elevating Ongoing AML Supervision

How to leverage blockchain intelligence in processing VASP reporting and alerts

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How Regulators Can Detect and Investigate Unregistered VASPs

A practical guide for understanding categories of unregistered VASPs and using blockchain intelligence to investigate them

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Collecting and Investigating Cryptocurrency Data in Real-time

Best practices for law enforcement in collecting, investigating, and triaging blockchain and cryptocurrency data

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The Crypto Investigator's Checklist

Best practices for law enforcement in collecting, investigating, and triaging blockchain and cryptocurrency data

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The Blockchain Investigator's Flip Book: A Guide for Law Enforcement

A quick reference guide for identifying and mitigating illicit crypto transactions on the blockchain

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Webinars

19Mar
Tackling Indirect Exposure with a Deep Dive on Sanctions Evasion Typologies
In this webinar, Tom Armstrong, Head of Compliance Advisory, and Luke Dufour, Compliance Advisor, EMEA, will walk through a case study to help private sector organizations understand common sanctions evasion typologies used by threat actors.
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Q1 2026 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable
03Mar
Q1 2026 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable
Join TRM’s policy experts Ari Redbord and Angela Ang — alongside special guest Patrick Hansen (Senior Director, EU Strategy and Policy at Circle). They’ll take you around the world to break down the key themes shaping 2026, and examine how both lawful users and illicit actors are leveraging crypto infrastructure.
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Q4 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable
11Dec
Q4 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable
Join TRM’s policy and compliance experts — Ari Redbord, Angela Ang, and Luke Dufour — as they break down the key themes from TRM’s new Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2025/26 report.
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Identifying Crypto Artifacts in the Field
29Oct
Identifying Crypto Artifacts in the Field
Join TRM’s Chris Janczewski (Head of Global Investigations) and Chris Wong (Global Investigator) for a tactics-focused webinar examining common crypto artifacts: where to find them, why they’re important, and the role they play in investigations.
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Q3 Quarterly Policy Roundtable Webinar
17Sep
Q3 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable
Join TRM’s policy experts — Ari Redbord and Angela Ang — and special guest speaker Elise Soucie Watts (Executive Director, Global Digital Finance) — as they unpack this quarter’s key developments in global crypto policy.
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TRM Labs webinar promo titled 'Across Chains and Borders: ANZ response to crypto crime,' featuring speakers Abigail Gibson, Senior Forensic Accountant at the Australian Federal Police; Jonno Newman, Senior Global Investigator at TRM Labs; and Nathan Fischer, Senior Account Director at TRM Labs.
27Aug
Across Chains and Borders: ANZ Response to Crypto Crime
Join speakers from TRM Labs and Australian Federal Police to explore how public sector agencies in ANZ can stay ahead of cross-border crypto crime.
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Stablecoin Compliance - Become a GENIUS: Key compliance takeaways in the wake of the GENIUS Act Webinar
26Aug
Become a GENIUS: Key compliance takeaways in the wake of the GENIUS Act
Join TRM Labs’ Ari Redbord and Tom Armstrong for an in-depth discussion on what the GENIUS Act means for your organization — and how to get ahead of coming changes.
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13Jun
Q2 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable
Join TRM’s policy experts — Ari Redbord, Angela Ang, and Isabella Chase — as they break down the latest global developments and their implications for the industry.
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25Feb
Q1 2025 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable AMER/EMEA
Join TRM’s policy experts — Ari Redbord, Angela Ang, and Isabella Chase — as they break down the latest global developments and their implications for the industry
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25Feb
Q1 2025 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable APAC
Join TRM’s policy experts — Ari Redbord, Angela Ang, and Isabella Chase — as they break down the latest global developments and their implications for the industry
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05Feb
The Journey to a Crypto License in Singapore
Learn about the journey to a crypto license in Singapore and beyond — featuring speakers from TRM Labs, Drew & Napier, HashKey Singapore, and Curia Regis
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18Dec
Q4 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable AMER
Explore the winds and waves of crypto asset policy developments in 2024 as TRM's policy team launches this year’s TRM “Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2024/25” report
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17Dec
Q4 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable EMEA
Explore the winds and waves of crypto asset policy developments in 2024 as TRM's policy team launches this year’s TRM “Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2024/25” report
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17Dec
Q4 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable APAC
Explore the winds and waves of crypto asset policy developments in 2024 as TRM's policy team launches this year’s TRM “Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2024/25” report
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30Oct
Navigating Risk in Crypto Payments: A Webinar for FinTech Compliance Teams - AMER
Join Angela Ang (TRM Labs), Aaron Chua (StraitsX), and Rodrigo Peiteado (BVNK) for an in-depth discussion about managing risk at scale in the world of crypto payments
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29Oct
Navigating Risk in Crypto Payments: A Webinar for FinTech Compliance Teams - APAC/EMEA
Join Angela Ang (TRM Labs), Aaron Chua (StraitsX), and Rodrigo Peiteado (BVNK) for an in-depth discussion about managing risk at scale in the world of crypto payments
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26Sep
Q3 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable AMER/EMEA
Hear from TRM's policy experts on the impact of national elections on crypto policy, FATF’s continued push for the implementation of Recommendation 15, and how the events of the quarter will shape the rest of 2024
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26Sep
Q3 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable APAC
Hear from TRM's policy experts on the impact of national elections on crypto policy, FATF’s continued push for the implementation of Recommendation 15, and how the events of the quarter will shape the rest of 2024
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03Jul
Trends and Tactics to Strengthen Your Sanctions Program
Join Isabella Chase (TRM Labs), Tom Armstrong (TRM Labs), Crystal Noe (Kraken), and Sophie Bowler (Zodia Custody) for an in-depth discussion on strategies crypto businesses can leverage to detect and stay ahead of common sanctions evasions techniques
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25Jun
Q2 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable AMER/EMEA
Explore what’s changed, what’s new, and what’s on the horizon for global policy and regulation in the second half of 2024
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25Jun
Q2 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable APAC
Explore what’s changed, what’s new, and what’s on the horizon for global policy and regulation in the second half of 2024
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27Feb
Q1 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable AMER/EMEA
Unravel lingering policy questions from 2023 with TRM's policy pros, probe into the implications for enforcement trends, and gain insights on how businesses should navigate compliance in the evolving crypto space
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27Feb
Q1 Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable APAC
Unravel lingering policy questions from 2023 with TRM's policy pros, probe into the implications for enforcement trends, and gain insights on how businesses should navigate compliance in the evolving crypto space
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29Nov
Disrupting Crypto Scams in Australia
Learn what industry leaders are doing to disrupt the growing threat of crypto scams and fraud in Australia
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13Nov
Crypto Investigations Part 2: Identifying Leads
Hear from investigative experts and learn best practices for digging into leads throughout your crypto investigations
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03Nov
Crypto Investigations Part 1: Search and Discovery
Learn the foundations of identifying evidence related to cryptocurrency in everyday investigations and what actions to take to progress an investigation
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TRM Talks

Yaya Fanusie
Yaya Fanusie

EPISODE 106  |  11 Mar 2026 - 30mins

Freestyling on Stablecoins, Privacy, and National Security with Yaya Funusie
Yaya Fanusie
Aleo
Det. Matthew Hogen
Det. Matthew Hogen
Jacqueline Crenshaw

EPISODE 105  |  25 Feb 2026 - 32mins

Tracing a Romance Scam: A Survivor’s Story and the Investigation Behind It
A romance scam survivor and a detective explain how crypto-enabled fraud works — and what it takes to trace and fight back.
Det. Matthew Hogen
Connecticut State Police
Jacqueline Crenshaw
Kah Kit Yip
Kah Kit Yip

EPISODE 104  |  11 Feb 2026 - 32mins

Pioneering Payments: Turning Sandboxes into Infrastructure with UOB’s Kah Kit Yip
How cross-border payments move from sandboxes to production. UOB’s Kah Kit Yip on CBDCs, interoperability, and compliance at speed. Listen now.
Kah Kit Yip
UOB Group
Adan Minehardt
Adan Minehardt

EPISODE 103  |  28 Jan 2026 - 31mins

Climbing Capitol Hill: Breaking Down Crypto Market Structure with Chainlink’s Adam Minehardt
Chainlink’s Adam Minehardt breaks down crypto legislation, Wall Street adoption, and policy challenges ahead.
Adan Minehardt
Chainlink Labs
Joshua Klayman
Joshua Klayman

EPISODE 102  |  14 Jan 2026 - 38mins

Legal Clarity in a Tokenized Financial Future with Joshua Klayman
Crypto lawyer Joshua Klayman unpacks tokenization, regulation, and UCC risk in digital asset law.
Joshua Klayman
Linklaters
TRM Team
TRM Team

EPISODE 101  |  31 Dec 2025 - 25mins

2026 Predictions from the TRM Team
Ari Redbord and TRM colleagues from around the globe share their predictions for 2026.
TRM Team
Kenneth Gay
Kenneth Gay

EPISODE 100  |  17 Dec 2025 - 32mins

Inside the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Digital Asset Strategy with Kenneth Gay
Kenneth Gay (MAS) on tokenization, MAS' AI four pillars, and global harmonization shaping finance’s future.
Kenneth Gay
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Guy Ficco
Guy Ficco

EPISODE 99  |  03 Dec 2025 - 33mins

Every Crime Is a Financial Crime: Inside IRS-CI’s Fight Against Illicit Finance with Chief Guy Ficco
IRS-CI Chief Guy Ficco breaks down how financial intelligence powers major criminal investigations and the future of illicit-finance enforcement.
Guy Ficco
IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI)
Tom Duff Gordon
Tom Duff Gordon

EPISODE 98  |  19 Nov 2025 - 34mins

Toward Harmonization: A Global Crypto Policy Perspective with Coinbase’s Tom Duff Gordon
Tom Duff Gordon of Coinbase breaks down global crypto policy trends, stablecoins, and innovation.
Tom Duff Gordon
Coinbase
David Coffey
David Coffey

EPISODE 97  |  05 Nov 2025 - 33mins

Fighting Fraud on the Frontlines with Toronto Police Det. David Coffey
Detective David Coffey unpacks Canada's fight against crypto fraud and why education is key.
David Coffey
Toronto Police Service
Yam Ki Chan
Yam Ki Chan

EPISODE 96  |  22 Oct 2025 - 37mins

From Policy to Payments: Building the Future of Money in APAC with Circle’s Yam Ki Chan
Yam Ki Chan of Circle explores stablecoins, cross-border payments, and crypto policy across APAC and beyond.
Yam Ki Chan
Circle
Wee Kee Toh
Wee Kee Toh

EPISODE 95  |  08 Oct 2025 - 31mins

Building the Future of Digital Payments with JP Morgan's Wee Kee Toh
Wee Kee Toh breaks down stablecoins, CBDCs, and institutional adoption at JP Morgan.
Wee Kee Toh
JP Morgan
Lesley Chavkin
Lesley Chavkin

EPISODE 94  |  24 Sep 2025 - 33mins

Building the Infrastructure for the Stablecoin Moment with Paxos' Lesley Chavkin
Lesley Chavkin of Paxos unpacks stablecoin policy, GENIUS, and the road to global regulation.
Lesley Chavkin
Paxos
Josh Lefkowitz
Josh Lefkowitz

EPISODE 93  |  10 Sep 2025 - 35min

Threat Intelligence at Match Point: Disrupting Malicious Actors with Flashpoint CEO (and Tennis Champion) Josh Lefkowitz
Josh Lefkowitz of Flashpoint unpacks AI scams, DPRK threats, and how public-private intel can stop cybercrime at scale.
Josh Lefkowitz
Flashpoint
Steve Francis
Steve Francis

EPISODE 92  |  27 Aug 2025 - 36min

From HSI to IP House: Steve Francis on Leadership, Enforcement, and Innovation
Steve Francis on leadership, crypto crime, and building IP House after HSI. From public service to private enforcement.
Steve Francis
IP House (Former Director of Homeland Security Investigations)
Joey Garcia
Joey Garcia

EPISODE 91  |  13 Aug 2025 - 33min

Building the Crypto-Native Banking Blueprint with Bitcoin Pioneer Joey Garcia
Joey Garcia of Xapo Bank on how crypto-native firms can become real banks — and why the right regulation makes it possible.
Joey Garcia
Xapo Bank
Tyler Williams
Tyler Williams

EPISODE 90  |  06 Aug 2025 - 31min

Inside the White House Crypto Report with Treasury Digital Assets Lead Tyler Williams
Treasury's Tyler Williams unpacks The White House 163-page digital asset report on stablecoins, DeFi, and crypto AML strategy.
Tyler Williams
US Department of the Treasury
Nikhil Raghuveera
Nikhil Raghuveera

EPISODE 89  |  30 Jul 2025 - 33min

From Privacy to Policy: Building the Compliance Layer for DeFi with Nikhil Raghuveera
Predicate CEO Nikhil Raghuveera discusses building programmable, privacy-first compliance into DeFi — at the smart contract level.
Nikhil Raghuveera
Predicate
CJ Rinaldi
CJ Rinaldi

EPISODE 88  |  16 Jul 2025 - 33min

CJ Rinaldi on Building Scalable, Risk-Driven Compliance at Kraken
Kraken CCO CJ Rinaldi unpacks how AI, privacy, and tech-forward teams define the future of crypto compliance.
CJ Rinaldi
Kraken
Ryosuke Ushida
Ryosuke Ushida

EPISODE 87  |  02 Jul 2025 - 31min

Inside Japan’s Crypto Framework: A Conversation with JFSA's Ryosuke Ushida
Ryosuke Ushida of the JFSA joins TRM Talks to unpack crypto regulation, FATF priorities, and stablecoin risks.
Ryosuke Ushida
Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA)
Michael B. Greenwald
Michael B. Greenwald

EPISODE 86  |  18 Jun 2025 - 35min

From Attaché to AWS: Forging Connections on the Future of Geoeconomics with Michael B. Greenwald
MIchael B. Greenwald of AWS unpacks the convergence of geoeocomic innovation, digital assets, and global security.
Michael B. Greenwald
Amazon Web Services
Congressman Bryan Steil
Congressman Bryan Steil

EPISODE 85  |  12 Jun 2025 - 35min

The Road to CLARITY: Talking Crypto Legislation with Congressman Bryan Steil
Congressman Bryan Steil shares insights on the CLARITY Act, stablecoins, and America’s crypto future.
Congressman Bryan Steil
US House of Representatives
Kate Eyerman
Kate Eyerman

EPISODE 84  |  04 Jun 2025 - 34min

From Treasury to Tokens: A Blockchain Compliance Journey with Blockchain.com's Kate Eyerman
Kate Eyerman of Blockchain.com unpacks crypto compliance, public-private partnerships, and risk in the age of AI.
Kate Eyerman
Blockchain.com
Brandi Reynolds
Brandi Reynolds

EPISODE 83  |  21 May 2025 - 31min

From Pilot to Crypto Compliance Pioneer: Building and Scaling Risk Management with Brandi Reynolds
Crypto compliance pioneer Brandi Reynolds shares insights on building compliance robust programs and managing risk.
Brandi Reynolds
Bates Group
Eleanor Hughes
Eleanor Hughes
Steven McWhirter

EPISODE 82  |  07 May 2025 - 30min

Inside Binance — Eleanor Hughes and Steven McWhirter on Regulation, Compliance, and Growth
Ari Redbord sits down with Eleanor Hughes (General Counsel) and Steven McWhirter (Director of Strategy and Policy) from Binance for a candid conversation on how one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges is navigating regulatory scrutiny, enhancing compliance, and evolving its global strategy. From strengthening relationships with regulators to investing in risk mitigation, the discussion offers a rare window into the challenges — and opportunities — of building trust in the digital asset ecosystem.
Eleanor Hughes
Binance
Steven McWhirter
Binance
Eleanor Terrett
Eleanor Terrett

EPISODE 81  |  23 Apr 2025 - 27min

Covering Crypto in America — From Stablecoins to the SEC, Eleanor Terrett Tracks a Shifting Policy Landscape
Eleanor Terrett joins TRM Talks to break down SEC shifts, stablecoin bills, and crypto’s policy comeback in the US. Listen now.
Eleanor Terrett
Co-host "Crypto in America" Podcast
Patrick Wyman
Patrick Wyman

EPISODE 80  |  09 Apr 2025 - 35min

How the FBI Tracks and Seizes Illicit Crypto with the Virtual Assets Unit Chief Patrick Wyman
The FBI's Patrick Wyman joins TRM Talks to discuss the Bureau’s evolving strategy for combating crypto-related crime.
Patrick Wyman
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Jean Lee
Jean Lee
Nick Carlsen

EPISODE 79  |  26 Mar 2025 - 32min

North Korea’s Cyber Army: How Hackers Stole $1.5B and What Comes Next with Jean Lee and Nick Carlsen
Jean Lee (The Lazarus Heist) and Nick Carlsen (TRM Labs, Former FBI) break down the making of North Korea's cyber army, the Bybit hack, the role of Chinese money laundering networks in enabling illicit finance, and what governments and public-private partnerships can do to disrupt these operations.
Jean Lee
East-West Center and "The Lazarus Heist"
Nick Carlsen
TRM Labs
Katherine Minarik
Katherine Minarik

EPISODE 78  |  12 Mar 2025 - 30min

A Big Week on the Road to Legal Clarity with Uniswap Chief Legal Officer Katherine Minarik
Ari and Katherine Minarik (Chief Legal Officer at Uniswap Labs) dive deep into the legal battles shaping the future of DeFi and the importance of legal clarity for the nascent growing crypto ecosystem. Katherine also shares her personal journey — from litigating at top firms to championing innovation at Coinbase and Uniswap — and how a real-life debanking experience shaped her belief in DeFi’s power to enable financial access.
Katherine Minarik
Uniswap Labs
Hany Farid
Hany Farid

EPISODE 77  |  26 Feb 2025 - 52min

Deepfakes and the Rise of AI-Enabled Crime with Hany Farid
AI reshaping society. However, it's also supercharging illicit activity from deepfakes to automated fraud, large-scale cyberattacks to child exploitation. Ari Redbord sits down with Hany Farid — UC Berkeley professor and leading expert on deepfakes and AI-driven deception — to unpack how criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence to manipulate reality, commit crimes, and challenge global security.

AI reshaping society. However, it's also supercharging illicit activity from deepfakes to automated fraud, large-scale cyberattacks to child exploitation. Ari Redbord sits down with Hany Farid — UC Berkeley professor and leading expert on deepfakes and AI-driven deception — to unpack how criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence to manipulate reality, commit crimes, and challenge global security.

Hany Farid
University of California, Berkeley
Albert Forkner
Albert Forkner

EPISODE 76  |  12 Feb 2025 - 33min

New Frontiers in Finance — A Journey from State Banking Supervisor to Compliance Leader with Two Ocean Trust's Albert Forkner
Discover how Albert Forkner's work on Wyoming’s innovative SPDI bank charter and his unique perspective on balancing regulation and innovation are helping shape the future of digital assets and trust management in the Cowboy State.
Albert Forkner
Two Ocean Trust
Caroline Hill
Caroline Hill

EPISODE 75  |  29 Jan 2025 - 40min

Former Treasury Official and Circle's Caroline Hill Talks Stablecoin Compliance, Policy, and Regulation
Learn about Circle's commitment to building with compliance at its core and the future of stablecoin regulation in the United States and globally, in this conversation with Caroline Hill (Senior Director of Global Policy and Regulatory Strategy at Circle) — and how her experience at the US Treasury shapes her perspective on regulatory policy and compliance strategy.
Caroline Hill
Circle
Ronit Ghose
Ronit Ghose

EPISODE 74  |  15 Jan 2025 - 31min

Future Money: How Crypto, AI, and the Technology Revolution are Changing Finance with Citi Institute's Ronit Ghose
Hear from Ronit Ghose (Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi Institute) as he discusses how financial institutions are leveraging the power of transformative technologies — weaving in historical examples and stories of innovators from across the globe who are working to democratize, shape, and secure this new financial system.
Ronit Ghose
Citi Institute
Caroline Horres
Caroline Horres

EPISODE 73  |  01 Jan 2025 - 33min

How the US Treasury Combats Illicit Finance in the Cryptoverse with Caroline Horres
Learn about the US Treasury’s playbook for mitigating illicit finance risk in the cryptocurrency space from Caroline Horres, the primary author of Treasury’s DeFi and NFT risk assessments and part of the US delegation to the Financial Action Task Force.
Caroline Horres
US Department of Treasury, Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes
René Michau
René Michau
Esme Hodson

EPISODE 72  |  18 Dec 2024 - 33min

TradFi to DeFi — How Standard Chartered is Building the Bridge to the Future of Finance with René Michau and Esme Hodson
René Michau and Esme Hodson join Ari to discuss how Standard Chartered Bank is building the bridge from TradFi to DeFi through partnerships, innovation in blockchain technology, compliance, and investment in cryptocurrency infrastructure.
René Michau
Standard Chartered Bank
Esme Hodson
Standard Chartered Bank
Seth Wilks
Seth Wilks

EPISODE 71  |  04 Dec 2024 - 33min

Talking Crypto Tax Policy and Guitar Riffs with the IRS’s Seth Wilks
Learn about Seth Wilks’ journey from guitar riffs to crypto tax policy — from TaxBit to leading the IRS’ work on digital assets — and his work on the recently published broker regulations and what comes next for non-custodial services.
Seth Wilks
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Dr. Ellen Feingold
Dr. Ellen Feingold
Chris Janczewski

EPISODE 70  |  20 Nov 2024 - 29min

Ancient Coins to a $3.6 Billion Laptop: The Evolution of Money with the Smithsonian’s Dr. Ellen Feingold and former IRS-CI Special Agent Chris Janczewski
Ari sits down with Dr. Feingold (Curator, National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History) and Chris Janczewski (former IRS-CI Agent and TRM’s Head of Global Investigations) to discuss the history of money and why a 2019 MacBook Pro belongs in the Smithsonian.
Dr. Ellen Feingold
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Chris Janczewski
IRS-CI CCU
Matt McGuire
Matt McGuire

EPISODE 69  |  06 Nov 2024 - 29min

Securities to Sanctions: A Perspective on the Legal Issues Defining the Crypto Space with Matt McGuire
This discussion with crypto lawyer Matt McGuire covers the gambit: sanctions to securities, consumer protection to anti-money laundering, privacy and security, and the legal issues and battles of today that could define the cryptocurrency space for years to come.
Matt McGuire
Arktouros
Erin West
Erin West

EPISODE 68  |  23 Oct 2024 - 29min

REACTing to the Pig Butchering Scourge with Prosecutor Erin West
Learn about the double victimization of pig butchering scams, the importance of a whole of government and private sector approach, and how stopping scams from happening in the first place is the key in this conversation with Santa Clara County, California prosecutor Erin West.
Erin West
Santa Clara County, REACT Task Force
Rachel Anderika
Rachel Anderika

EPISODE 67  |  09 Oct 2024 - 29min

Building with Compliance at Crypto’s First Bank with Rachel Anderika, Anchorage Digital
Anchorage Digital continues to set a precedent for how digital asset companies can operate within the regulatory framework of the US financial system. Rachel Anderika (Anchorage’s Head of Global Operations) sits down to discuss building with compliance, global expansion, and what the future holds for the US’s first crypto bank.
Rachel Anderika
Anchorage Digital
Peter Kerstens
Peter Kerstens

EPISODE 66  |  25 Sep 2024 - 28min

Implementing the EU’s MiCA with Peter Kerstens, European Commission Advisor
MiCA — arguably the world’s most comprehensive framework for crypto — requires crypto asset service providers and issuers to take action related to governance, consumer protection, and AML. Peter Kerstens joins Ari to discuss MiCA implementation, what’s next for DeFi, and what the world can learn from Europe’s crypto experiment.
Peter Kerstens
European Commission
Vanessa Kargenian
Vanessa Kargenian

EPISODE 65  |  11 Sep 2024 - 24min

How TradFi is Navigating the Blockchain with Fidelity’s Vanessa Kargenian
Ari sits down with Vanessa Kargenian (Director of Research, Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT) at Fidelity Investments) to discuss how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way traditional financial institutions do business.
Vanessa Kargenian
Fidelity Investments
Max Bernt
Max Bernt

EPISODE 64  |  28 Aug 2024 - 31min

Navigating Global Tax Regulation with Taxbit’s Max Bernt
Learn about the fragmented global tax regulatory landscape, reporting standards, the impact of tax policy on the digital assets ecosystem from Max Bernt (Taxbit’s Managing Director for Europe) — as well as Max’s journey from runway model to lawyer, judge to PhD, and tax policy expert.
Max Bernt
Taxbit
Geoff White
Geoff White

EPISODE 63  |  14 Aug 2024 - 37min

Stories from the Laundromat – Talking Money Laundering with the Author of "Rinsed" and "Lazarus Heist"
Air is joined by "Lazarus Heist" author Geoff White to discuss his latest book, "Rinsed." Geoff discuss the stages of money laundering and provides colorful examples of placement, layering and integration from Pablo Escobar to North Korean cybercriminals.
Geoff White
"Rinsed," "Lazarus Heist"
Anthony Apollo
Anthony Apollo

EPISODE 62  |  31 Jul 2024 - 32min

Wyoming’s Crypto Journey with Wyoming Stable Token Commission Director Anthony Apollo
How has Wyoming become the new frontier for financial innovation? Hear from Anthony Apollo (Director of the Wyoming Stable Toke Commission) as he unpacks his journey from New York to Cheyenne, crypto native to regulator, and how the state of Wyoming continues to innovate in the digital asset space.
Anthony Apollo
Wyoming Stable Token Commission
Raj Mukherjee
Raj Mukherjee

EPISODE 61  |  17 Jul 2024 - 29min

Internal Revenue Service's Role in Crypto with IRS Crypto Lead Raj Mukherjee
Learn about Raj Mukherjee's journey from industry to government, the role of the IRS in the crypto space, and how the IRS approached drafting the recently published broker regulations.
Raj Mukherjee
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Nik De
Nik De

EPISODE 60  |  03 Jul 2024 - 34min

Covering Crypto with CoinDesk’s Nik De
CoinDesk’s managing editor for global policy and regulation, Nik De. joins Ari to discuss the regulatory landscape, Congress’ focus on anti-money laundering and national security, and Nik’s non-stop coverage of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial — including his crypto-famous courtroom sketches.
Nik De
CoinDesk
Noah Perlman
Noah Perlman

EPISODE 59  |  19 Jun 2024 - 34min

Building Compliance at Binance – The World’s Largest Crypto Business with CCO Noah Perlman
Ari is joined by Binance's Chief Compliance Officer, Noah Perlman, to discuss AML and sanctions compliance, Noah's journey from federal prosector to crypto, and the worsening situation for Binance financial crime lead Tigran Gambaryan — who has been held in Nigeria for over 100 days.
Noah Perlman
Binance
Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O'Connor

EPISODE 58  |  05 Jun 2024 - 29min

FinCEN’s Crypto Strategy with Kevin O’Connor, Chief of FinCEN’s Virtual Assets Unit
How does the BSA apply to DeFi? What role do mixers and anonymity enhancing technology play in the ecosystem? Ari sits down with Kevin O’Connor, Chief of FinCEN’s Virtual Assets and Emerging Technology Section of the Enforcement and Compliance Division, to discuss FinCEN’s crypto strategy to answer these and other questions.
Kevin O'Connor
FinCEN
Sarah Hammer
Sarah Hammer

EPISODE 57  |  22 May 2024 - 35min

Harnessing Technology – The Future of Finance with Wharton’s Sarah Hammer
Learn about the importance of embracing technology for financial institutions; the use of blockchains for faster settlements; and regulation for crypto, AI, cyber, and other emerging technologies.
Sarah Hammer
The Wharton School
Jana Ringwald
Jana Ringwald

EPISODE 56  |  08 May 2024 - 36min

How German Authorities are Tackling Crypto-Related Crime with Prosecutor Jana Ringwald
From the largest darknet markets to the most dangerous ransomware groups, German authorities have been involved in some of the most important crypto-related investigations and takedowns in recent years. Learn how Jana Ringwald (Senior Public Prosecutor, Prosecutor General’s Office in Frankfurt) works with law enforcement, the private sector, and global partners to fight cybercrime.
Jana Ringwald
Prosecutor General’s Office, Frankfurt
Emily Parker
Emily Parker

EPISODE 55  |  24 Apr 2024 - 34min

Bitcoin ETFs, Global Regulation, and Hot Topics in Crypto with Journalist Emily Parker
No topic is off limits in this conversation between Ari and Emily Parker (author and journalist). They dive into the most pressing issues impacting crypto today: Bitcoin ETFs, global regulation, and the use of “internet of money” by pro-democracy movements.
Emily Parker
Wall Street Journal, New York Times
Jessica Davis
Jessica Davis

EPISODE 54  |  10 Apr 2024 - 36min

Dissecting Crypto’s Role in Terrorist Financing with Threat Intelligence Expert Jessica Davis
Hear from former Canadian counter terrorism official and threat intelligence expert Jessica Davis, as she discusses the emerging digital battlefield — from terrorist financiers to North Korean cybercriminals.
Jessica Davis
Insight Threat Intelligence; Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies
Todd Conklin
Todd Conklin

EPISODE 53  |  27 Mar 2024 - 31min

US Treasury Focuses on AI Challenges and Opportunities with Todd Conklin
Ari sits down with the US Department of the Treasury's Deputy Assistant Secretary of Cyber and Chief AI Officer, Todd Conklin, to discuss Treasury’s report on “Managing Artificial Intelligence Risk in the Financial Services Sector,” released on March 27, 2024.
Todd Conklin
US Department of the Treasury
Jarod Koopman
Jarod Koopman

EPISODE 52  |  13 Mar 2024 - 37min

Punching Above its Weight – How IRS-CI is Involved in the Biggest Crypto Investigations with Jarod Koopman
Ari sits down with Jarod Koopman (Executive Director of Cyber and Forensic Services for IRS-Criminal Investigation) to discuss IRS-CI’s unique role in crypto investigations, how IRS-CI has seized USD 7 billion in cryptocurrencies, why Jarod is starting to see crypto in more cases, and what martial arts has to do with all of it.
Jarod Koopman
IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI)
Christy Goldsmith Romero
Christy Goldsmith Romero

EPISODE 51  |  28 Feb 2024 - 35min

The CFTC’s Role in Crypto with Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero
CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero joins Ari for a discussion about the Commissioner’s journey, the CFTC’s regulation of crypto, and the CFTC Technology Advisory Committee’s recent report on DeFi.
Christy Goldsmith Romero
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Dante Disparte
Dante Disparte

EPISODE 50  |  14 Feb 2024 - 37min

Financial Inclusion and the Case for Stablecoins with Circle’s Dante Disparte
Learn about Dante Disparte's journey from Libra to Circle, the power of digital assets for financial inclusion, coming stablecoin regulation, and the future of finance.
Dante Disparte
Circle
Carole House
Carole House

EPISODE 49  |  31 Jan 2024 - 39min

It’s All a Puzzle – Talking Crypto and National Security with Former Treasury and White House Official Carole House
Carole House, former US Treasury and White House National Security Council official, joins Ari to discuss the nexus between crypto and national security.
Carole House
Atlantic Council
Andy Greenberg
Andy Greenberg
Chris Janczewski

EPISODE 48  |  17 Jan 2024 - 37min

Tracers on the Blockchain with Andy Greenberg and Chris Janczewski
Ari sits down with WIRED magazine’s Andy Greenberg and TRM’s Chris Janczewski (former IRS-CI agent and the protagonist of Andy’s book, "Tracers in the Dark" for a conversation on how Chris and other investigators track and trace crypto to build investigations and hunt illicit actors on the blockchain.
Andy Greenberg
WIRED Magazine
Chris Janczewski
IRS-CI CCU
Angela Ang
Angela Ang
Isabella Chase

EPISODE 47  |  30 Oct 2023 - 19min

Policy Roundtable October 2023
TRM's Ari Redbord, Isabella Chase, and Angela Ang get together (in-person!) to dissect the latest regulatory news coming out of Q3 2023, and what's ahead for Q4.
Angela Ang
TRM Labs
Isabella Chase
TRM Labs
Erin West
Erin West

EPISODE 46  |  05 Oct 2023 - 19min

Erin West's Laser Focus on "Pig Butchering"
Ari sits down with Santa Clara Prosecutor Erin West of the REACT Task Force at ACAMS in Las Vegas to discuss her journey and why she has a laser focus on rooting out "pig butchering."
Erin West
Santa Clara County, REACT Task Force
Bradley Brown
Bradley Brown
Steve Vallas
Joni Pirovich

EPISODE 45  |  27 Sep 2023 - 54min

Australia's Policy and Regulatory Developments
With the growth of Australia’s crypto ecosystem has come regulatory scrutiny focused on consumer protection, combating financial crime, and creating a modern, risk-based regime for crypto assets. Learn about the challenges affecting the Australian crypto ecosystem and the current regulatory environment down under from this panel of experts.
Bradley Brown
AUSTRAC
Joni Pirovich
Blockchain & Digital Assets Services + Law (BADAS*L)
Steve Vallas
Blockchain APAC
Jean Lee
Jean Lee

EPISODE 44  |  20 Sep 2023 - 31min

Lazarus Heist with Jean Lee
Hear from Jean Lee — writer, commentator, and expert on North Korea. She discusses last week’s meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jung Un, how North Korea has developed a cyber army, and the importance of understanding the history of the Korean Peninsula.
Jean Lee
East-West Center and "The Lazarus Heist"
Jason Allegrante
Jason Allegrante

EPISODE 43  |  28 Aug 2023 - 29min

Securing Crypto with Fireblocks Jason Allegrante
Learn about the challenges of crypto asset compliance in a rapidly evolving ecosystem, strategies for how policymakers can work with industry to develop sound regulatory frameworks and protect the crypto ecosystem from hacks and other exploits, and how Fireblocks works with blockchain intelligence companies like TRM.
Jason Allegrante
Fireblocks
Claudia Quiroz
Claudia Quiroz

EPISODE 42  |  21 Aug 2023 - 16min

DOJ's NCET with Acting Director Claudia Quiroz
Hear from newly appointed NCET Acting Director Claudia Quiroz as she discusses the NCET’s work, its merger with CCIPS, and the future of crypto-related investigations and prosecutions.
Claudia Quiroz
US Department of Justice (DOJ)
Elisabeth Noble
Elisabeth Noble

EPISODE 41  |  15 Aug 2023 - 51min

MiCA Implementation with the EBA's Elisabeth Noble
European Banking Authority’s Elisabeth Noble joins TRM’s Ari Redbord and Isabella Chase for an in-depth discussion of what’s next for the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation.
Elisabeth Noble
European Banking Authority (EBA)
Rebecca Rettig
Rebecca Rettig
Jai Ramaswamy
Michael Mosier

EPISODE 40  |  01 Aug 2023 - 52min

Answering the Questions in Treasury's DeFi Risk Assessment
Tune in for a discussion around the key questions posed in the US Department of the Treasury's "Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Decentralized Finance" with this panel of legal, regulatory, and compliance experts.
Rebecca Rettig
Polygon Labs
Michael Mosier
Arktouros PLLC
Jai Ramaswamy
Andreessen Horowitz
Isabella Chase
Isabella Chase
Catarina Veloso
Lana Schwartzman

EPISODE 39  |  22 Jul 2023 - 31min

FATF Travel Rule Implementation
Unpack Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s fourth “Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF’s Standards on VAs and VASPs" with Lana Schwartzman (Head of Regulatory and Compliance) and Catarina Veloso (Senior Associate for Regulatory Compliance) at Notabene.
Isabella Chase
TRM Labs
Lana Schwartzman
Notabene
Catarina Veloso
Notabene
Geoff White
Geoff White

EPISODE 38  |  14 Jul 2023 - 27min

Lazarus Heist with Geoff White
Learn about the first and second seasons of the podcast, "Lazarus Heist" from creator Geoff White, as well as the evolution and growing sophistication of North Korea's elite, state sponsored cybercriminals. Get insights into North Korea's pivot to theft in the crypto ecosystem, and how law enforcement and regulators are using authorities to mitigate the risk of North Korea cyber attacks.
Geoff White
"Rinsed," "Lazarus Heist"
Dr. Chris Brummer
Dr. Chris Brummer

EPISODE 37  |  13 Jul 2023 - 59min

Talking Policy with Chris Brummer
TRM's Ari Redbord and Isabella Chase are joined by Dr. Chris Brummer — TRM Labs special advisor and professor of Law and Financial Technology at Georgetown University Law Center — to unpack the latest regulatory and policy developments in digital assets around the world.
Dr. Chris Brummer
Georgetown University Law Center
J. Christopher Giancarlo
J. Christopher Giancarlo
Purvi Maniar
Dan Burstein

EPISODE 36  |  12 Jul 2023 - 55min

Toward a Tokenized Economy
Every branch of the US government is now engaged in the discussion of how to regulate the digital assets space. But, what will the digital assets ecosystem look like as it grows and matures? And how do we navigate complex questions of security and privacy?
J. Christopher Giancarlo
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Dan Burstein
Paxos
Purvi Maniar
FalconX
Dr. Jung H. Pak
Dr. Jung H. Pak
Nick Carlsen
Dr. John Park

EPISODE 35  |  12 Jun 2023 - 55min

The North Korea Threat
Over the last few years, North Korea has been attacking cryptocurrency businesses at alarming speed and scale, stealing billions of dollars in crypto to be used for weapons proliferation and other destabilizing activity. Learn more about Korea’s tactics and global law enforcement, regulators, and industry's efforts to create friction in this money laundering process.
Dr. Jung H. Pak
United States Department of State
Dr. John Park
Korea Project
Nick Carlsen
TRM Labs
Laura Shin
Laura Shin

EPISODE 34  |  09 Jun 2023 - 33min

Laura Shin Unchained
Hear directly from Laura Shin as she discusses her career, her most memorable episodes of her podcast, "Unchained," and, of course, illicit finance risks and crypto policy around the world.
Laura Shin
Independent
Isabella Chase
Isabella Chase
Rachel Hunter
Ewan McGowan

EPISODE 33  |  04 May 2023 - 57min

Assessing the Impact of the ECPII on the Crypto Asset Sector
Learn about the UK government's second Economic Crime Plan, which sets out how the government will respond to economic crime between 2023-2026, and which, for the first time, includes a dedicated section on combating the "criminal abuse of crypto assets."
Isabella Chase
TRM Labs
Ewan McGowan
HM Treasury
Rachel Hunter
UK Home Office
J. Christopher Giancarlo
J. Christopher Giancarlo
Jennifer Lassiter

EPISODE 32  |  24 Apr 2023 - 1h 4min

Everything You Need to Know About a Digital Dollar
J. Christopher Giancarlo (Former Chairman of the CFTC and Digital Dollar Board Chair) and Jennifer Lassiter (Digital Dollar Executive Director) discuss the future of a digital dollar.
J. Christopher Giancarlo
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Jennifer Lassiter
Digital Dollar
Caroline Horres
Caroline Horres

EPISODE 31  |  06 Apr 2023 - 22min

Unpacking Treasury’s DeFi Risk Assessment
Caroline Horres (Senior Policy Advisor, US Treasury Department) sits down with Ari to unpack Treasury's "Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Decentralized Finance" — the most comprehensive discussion of DeFi to date by the US government.
Caroline Horres
US Department of Treasury, Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes
Salman Banaei
Salman Banaei
Michael Mosier
Kristin Smith
Dr. Chris Brummer

EPISODE 30  |  01 Feb 2023 - 58min

Regulation in the Age of DeFi
Even as regulators and policymakers across the globe create rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and other centralized entities, the question of what regulation will look like in a truly decentralized space remains. Hear from experts from Uniswap Labs, Georgetown University Law Center, Terranet Labs, Espresso Labs, Blockchain Association, and K2 Integrity as they unpack this topic.
Salman Banaei
Uniswap Labs
Dr. Chris Brummer
Georgetown University Law Center
Michael Mosier
Arktouros PLLC
Kristin Smith
Blockchain Association
Isabella Edmonds
Isabella Edmonds
Eric Lorber
Dallas Woodrum

EPISODE 29  |  08 Nov 2022 - 1h

Implementing a Sanctions Compliance Program for Digital Assets
Tune in as industry experts discuss where OFAC currently stands with their expectations for the crypto industry, and how exactly firms should be operationalizing sanctions.
Isabella Edmonds
GeoComply
Dallas Woodrum
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Eric Lorber
K2 Integrity
Jonathon Rajewski
Jonathon Rajewski
Chris Hoffmeister
Alan Cohn

EPISODE 28  |  31 Oct 2022 - 1h

Incident Response: Following Crypto Hacks
In this special edition of TRM Talks, watch a live tabletop exercise that brings together critical players to depict how to respond to a crypto hack in real time.
Jonathon Rajewski
Charles River Associates
Alan Cohn
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Chris Hoffmeister
TRM Labs
Maria Celeste Plee
Maria Celeste Plee
Erick Rincón Cárdenas
Mariano Federici

EPISODE 27  |  21 Oct 2022 - 1h 1min

Crypto Regulation and Enforcement in Latin America
Delve into Latin America's regulatory landscape in this episode of TRM Talks, featuring guest speakers from Bitso and K2 Integrity.
Maria Celeste Plee
Bitso
Mariano Federici
K2 Integrity
Erick Rincón Cárdenas
Universidad del Rosario
Paul Hemesath
Paul Hemesath
Sanjeev Bhasker
Sujit Raman

EPISODE 26  |  13 Oct 2022 - 51min

U.S. DOJ’s National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team One Year In
Hear from United States Digital Currency Counsels — members of both the DCI and NCET — as they talk about DOJ’s focus on crypto and what comes next.
Paul Hemesath
Coinbase
Sujit Raman
TRM Labs
Sanjeev Bhasker
US Department of Justice
Rita Martin
Rita Martin
Dr. Aaron Arnold
Tom Armstrong
Mario Cosby

EPISODE 25  |  12 Aug 2022 - 32min

The Significance of Tornado Cash as a Target of Sanctions
Learn about the significance of Tornado Cash as a target of sanctions, how these events fit into wider efforts to combat the use of crypto for money laundering and illicit activity, and what these sanctions mean for crypto businesses and other regulated institutions that need to incorporate these updates into their operations.
Rita Martin
TRM Labs
Mario Cosby
TRM Labs
Dr. Aaron Arnold
Center for Financial Crime and Security Studies, RUSI
Tom Armstrong
TRM Labs
Grace Chong
Grace Chong
John Ho
Tan Shi Min

EPISODE 24  |  19 Jul 2022 - 1h

Understanding Crypto Regulation in Singapore
Explore Singapore's approach to crypto regulation, Singapore's Payment Services Act, and what this means for licensing requirement for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
Grace Chong
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Tan Shi Min
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
John Ho
Standard Chartered Bank
James Gillespie
James Gillespie
Ian Taylor

EPISODE 23  |  07 Jul 2022 - 1h

UK Crypto Policy Developments Press Ahead Amidst Political Upheaval
Get the scoop on all things UK crypto regulation with James Gillespie (Policy Advisor, Sanctions and Illicit Finance at HM Treasury) and Ian Taylor (Executive Director at CryptoUK).
James Gillespie
HM Treasury
Ian Taylor
Crypto UK
Alfarida Mohammed
Alfarida Mohammed
Tom Armstrong
Brandi Reynolds
Jamal El-Hindi

EPISODE 22  |  29 Jun 2022 - 1h

Hot Topics in Crypto Compliance
Learn from an all-star crypto compliance panel as they discuss today's key issues and challenges for compliance teams in the digital asset space.
Alfarida Mohammed
FTX.US
Jamal El-Hindi
Clifford Chance
Tom Armstrong
TRM Labs
Brandi Reynolds
Bates Group
Brian Yeoh
Brian Yeoh

EPISODE 21  |  20 Apr 2022 - 44min

Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Discussion Paper on DeFi
Hear from Brian Yeoh — Head of Data Governance and Strategy for Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) — and he discusses ADGM's new DeFi paper and how a leading regulator is thinking about the DeFi space.
Brian Yeoh
Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM)
Roman Y. Sannikov
Roman Y. Sannikov
Vladislav Cuiujuclu
Kyle Armstrong
Todd Conklin

EPISODE 20  |  06 Apr 2022 - 28min

Hydra Takedown: A discussion with experts from U.S. Treasury, Flashpoint and TRM Labs
In the wake of enforcement actions against darknet market Hydra, a panel of subject matter experts join TRM Talks to discuss the Hydra takedown, the Garantex designation, and the global strategy to investigate and take action against the illicit underbelly of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Roman Y. Sannikov
TRM Labs
Todd Conklin
US Department of the Treasury
Vladislav Cuiujuclu
Flashpoint
Kyle Armstrong
TRM Labs
Carole House
Carole House
Teana Baker-Taylor
Dante Disparte

EPISODE 19  |  10 Mar 2022 - 24min

Biden's Executive Order on Crypto: A Discussion With Policy Experts
Unpack President Biden's EO, “Ensuring Responsible Innovation in Digital Assets (Order),” with experts from the White House National Security Council, Chamber of Digital Commerce, and Circle.
Carole House
Atlantic Council
Dante Disparte
Circle
Teana Baker-Taylor
Venice.AI
Carole House
Carole House
Todd Conklin

EPISODE 18  |  04 Mar 2022 - 22min

Russia Sanctions with US Government Officials
Learn about Russia sanctions; the possibility of sanctioned Russian actors using crypto to evade sanctions; and how Treasury, the White House, and the US government intend to enforce escalating sanctions on Russia.
Carole House
Atlantic Council
Todd Conklin
US Department of the Treasury
Aaron Wright
Aaron Wright
Patrick South
Graham Novak

EPISODE 17  |  01 Mar 2022 - 1h 4min

DAOs: A Discussion on Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
Unpack the Tao of DAO with a discussion about what a DAO is and how they're operating today, how DAOs think about compliance and security, how other businesses can engage with or invest in DAOs, and the outlook for DAO-related disruption.
Aaron Wright
Tribute Labs
Graham Novak
28th Street Ventures
Patrick South
TRM Labs
Malcolm Wright
Malcolm Wright
Pelle Brendgaard
Tamsyn Harrison

EPISODE 16  |  16 Feb 2022 - 59min

Travel Rule Implementation
Learn about the implications of FATF's recent call for implementation of the Travel Rule, hallenges and considerations on the path to compliance, and guidance on how firms can approach implementation.
Malcolm Wright
Innofi Advisory
Tamsyn Harrison
Luno
Pelle Brendgaard
Notebene
Matthew Price
Matthew Price
Tigran Gambaryan
Jessie K. Liu

EPISODE 15  |  09 Feb 2022 - 22min

Breaking News: The Bitfinex Arrests
What impact does the Bitfinex case have on the cryptocurrency space? Jessie K. Liu (former United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, current partner at Skadden Arps), and Former IRS-CI special agents Tigran Gambaryan and Matthew Price (both now at Binance leading intelligence and investigations) weigh in.
Matthew Price
Binance
Jessie K. Liu
Skadden
Tigran Gambaryan
Binance
Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee
Joe McGill
Cody Berlin

EPISODE 14  |  20 Dec 2021 - 56min

NFT Risks and Opportunities
Tune into the final TRM Talk of 2021 to hear answers to the big questions surrounding NFTs from Jennifer Lee (Anchorage Digital), Cody Berlin (Autograph), and Joe McGill (former US Secret Service).
Jennifer Lee
Anchorage Digital
Cody Berlin
Autograph
Joe McGill
TRM Labs
Habuchi Takahide
Habuchi Takahide
Jon Fishman

EPISODE 13  |  11 Nov 2021 - 1h 2min

FATF's Crypto Guidance: What Did We Learn?
Hear from the chairs of FATF's virtual assets team as they discuss DeFi, decentrallization, regulation, stablecoins, and more.
Habuchi Takahide
Japan Financial Services Agency
Jon Fishman
US Treasury Department
J. Ashley Ebersole
J. Ashley Ebersole
Mikheil Moucharrafie
Merav Shor
Elias Kokaly

EPISODE 12  |  14 Oct 2021 - 1h 2min

The Nuts and Bolts of Crypto Compliance
Hear from legal and compliance experts in the crypto space as they discuss the building blocks of a strong crypto compliance program, as well as challenges and best practices to consider.
J. Ashley Ebersole
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Elias Kokaly
TRM Labs
Mikheil Moucharrafie
Circle
Merav Shor
Floating Point Group
Tom Hofman
Tom Hofman
Lisa Sotto
Kenneth Schaffer
Carole House

EPISODE 11  |  06 Aug 2021 - 58min

Ransomware & Cyberattacks in the Age of Crypto
Learn how law enforcement agencies and the private sector are moving to coordinate defensive and offensive responses to the emerging threat of ransomware and cyber attacks.
Tom Hofman
Flashpoint
Carole House
Atlantic Council
Lisa Sotto
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Kenneth Schaffer
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Ali Comolli
Ali Comolli
Kyle Armstrong
Steven M. D'Antuono

EPISODE 10  |  30 Jun 2021 - 52min

Discussing Crypto-Related Crime with the FBI
Find out how the FBI is meeting emerging threats —including an increasingly digital battlefield, cryptocurrency, the internet of money — and building cases in the age of crypto.
Ali Comolli
FBI
Steven M. D'Antuono
FBI
Kyle Armstrong
TRM Labs
Lawrence Scheinert
Lawrence Scheinert
Eric Lorber

EPISODE 9  |  15 May 2021 - 44min

A Discussion on Crypto and Sanctions
Learn how cryptocurrencies — with their promise of speed, pseudo anonymity, and borderless reach — impact nation states' ability to enforce sanctions, and how crypto businesses and financial institutions should build a sanctions compliance response to thwart sanctioned actors and conform with regulations.
Lawrence Scheinert
Compliance and Enforcement
Eric Lorber
K2 Integrity
Albert Forkner
Albert Forkner
David Kinitsky
Dr. Chris Rothfuss

EPISODE 8  |  13 Apr 2021 - 50min

Cowboys and Crypto
Hear from the regulators, state senators, and industry leaders who are coming together to make the Cowboy State — Wyoming — the Crypto State.
Albert Forkner
Two Ocean Trust
Dr. Chris Rothfuss
Wyoming State Senator
David Kinitsky
Kraken Financial
Mary McCord
Mary McCord
Megan Squire

EPISODE 7  |  18 Mar 2021 - 57min

Crypto and Domestic Extremism
Explore the threat of domestic extremism with Former Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security Mary McCord and Professor Megan Squire, a Senior Fellow at Southern Poverty Law Center and one of the foremost experts on the radical right.
Mary McCord
Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP)
Megan Squire
Elon University

Events

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Miami, FL
Consensus Miami 2026

Meet the TRM team a Consensus Miami, May 5–7

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Colorado Springs, CO
Safeguard 2026

Meet the TRM team at the Safeguard 2026 conference, May 3–6

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Toronto, Canada
Toronto Police Service International Financial Crimes Investigators Conference

Meet the TRM team at the Toronto Police Service International Financial Crimes Investigators Conference, March 23–25

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São Paulo, Brazil
MERGE São Paulo 2026

Meet the TRM team at MERGE São Paulo 2026, March 17–19

Wide view of the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C., centered at the end of a broad avenue with bike lanes and light traffic under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Washington, D.C.
D.C. Blockchain Summit 2026

Meet the TRM team at D.C. Blockchain Summit, March 17–18

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Osaka, Japan
暗号資産調査ワークショップ in 大阪 2025

Learn about blockchain intelligence, join in-depth sessions on cryptocurrency crime and regulatory frameworks in Japan and overseas, and hear discussion about North Korea-related blockchain activity

Aerial view of Tokyo at dusk, featuring Tokyo Tower illuminated in orange-red lights, surrounded by dense urban high-rises and the Tokyo Bay waterfront under a cloudy blue sky.
Tokyo, Japan
暗号資産調査ワークショップ in 東京 2025

Learn about blockchain intelligence, join in-depth sessions on cryptocurrency crime and regulatory frameworks in Japan and overseas, and hear discussion about North Korea-related blockchain activity

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Washington, D.C.
Block by TRM

The event for people bringing clarity to crypto. High-impact insights, inspiring keynotes, tailored breakout tracks, and direct access to the world’s best blockchain experts.

Aerial view of Supertree Grove in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, featuring vertical tree-like structures surrounded by lush greenery and walking paths.
Singapore, Singapore
TRM x SFF 2025 Breakfast Run Club

​​Join the TRM Labs team for an early morning of fuel and fitness before heading out to the Singapore Fintech Festival — suitable for all fitness levels

Singapore skyline at night, featuring Marina Bay Sands, Supertree Grove, and illuminated domes of Gardens by the Bay reflected in calm water.
Singapore, Singapore
Beyond the Compliance Checklist: Building a Sustainable Digital Asset Business

Explore what effective compliance means — from navigating evolving regulatory expectations around AML/CFT risks, ensuring cross-border compliance through Travel Rule implementation, and building resilience post-licensing

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Denver, CO
Meet TRM at the IACP Annual Conference 2025

Connect with the TRM team at booth #240 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference

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Seoul, South Korea
Global Crypto Policy Symposium: Navigating Stablecoin Regulation for the Institutional Era

Join TRM Labs, Hashed, KODA, and BKL at Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Aerial view of Stockholm, Sweden, showing both new and historical buildings in warm sepia-like tones under a sky with fluffy clouds.
Stockholm, Sweden
Strategic Briefing: Combating Crypto-Enabled Crime | Stockholm

Briefing hosted by DataExpert and TRM, bringing together public sector leaders to unlock blockchain intelligence, take proactive action, and close more cases with greater speed and precision

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Las Vegas, NV
ACAMS Vegas 2025

Connect with the team at ACAMS Las Vegas during our Innovation Session, TRM Run Club, or Night at the Mob Museum

Aerial view of Copenhagen, Denmark, featuring historic buildings, church spires, canals, and modern architecture under a clear blue sky.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Strategic Briefing: Combating Crypto-Enabled Crime | Copenhagen

Briefing hosted by DataExpert and TRM, bringing together public sector leaders to unlock blockchain intelligence, take proactive action, and close more cases with greater speed and precision

Various US cities
TRM Crypto Bootcamps 2025

Take your tracing to the next level with hands-on training for power users in blockchain forensics — with live courses offered across multiple cities through the US

Arlington, VA
DC Area Bootcamp

Get deep dives into complex investigations, practical exercises, and actionable insights from TRM Labs experts — live and in-person in Washington, D.C.

Chicago, IL
Chicago Bootcamp

Get deep dives into complex investigations, practical exercises, and actionable insights from TRM Labs experts — live and in-person in Chicago, IL

Miami, FL
Miami Bootcamp

Get deep dives into complex investigations, practical exercises, and actionable insights from TRM Labs experts — live and in-person in Miami, FL

London, England
Crypto Compliance Connect London 2025

Join TRM Labs in London for an exclusive, interactive afternoon designed specifically for compliance professionals from crypto businesses, FinTechs, and financial institutions.

Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Bootcamp

Get deep dives into complex investigations, practical exercises, and actionable insights from TRM Labs experts — live and in-person in Phoenix, AZ

Toronto, Ontario
TRM at Consensus 2025

The TRM Labs team will be bringing the fun to Toronto, Canada for Consensus 2025. See when we'll be speaking and find out how to connect.

Denver, CO
Denver Bootcamp

Get deep dives into complex investigations, practical exercises, and actionable insights from TRM Labs experts — live and in-person in Denver, CO

Dallas, TX
Dallas Bootcamp

Get deep dives into complex investigations, practical exercises, and actionable insights from TRM Labs experts — live and in-person in Dallas, TX

New York, NY
Crypto Compliance Masterclass

A masterclass with Tom Armstrong designed to help financial institutions better understand the crypto ecosystem, its risks, and what controls are available to mitigate those risks

Pittsburgh, PA
NCFTA Disruption Happy Hour 2025

Join TRM and Flashpoint at Pittsburgh’s premier sports bar for this happy hour and networking event at NCFTA Disruption

San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Bootcamp

Get deep dives into complex investigations, practical exercises, and actionable insights from TRM Labs experts — live and in-person in San Francisco, CA

San Diego, CA
San Diego Bootcamp

Get deep dives into complex investigations, practical exercises, and actionable insights from TRM Labs experts — live and in-person in San Diego, CA

Paris, France
Crypto-actifs, criminalité et régulations - 2025 l'année charnière

Rejoignez-nous pour une demi-journée d'échange et de partage à l'Hôtel des Invalides, destinée aux services d'investigation, aux régulateurs financiers et aux acteurs de l'écosystème.

Sydney, Australia
Crypto Investigations Workshop Sydney

Understand how criminals use cryptocurrency—and how to follow the money.

Brisbane, Australia
Crypto Investigations Workshop Brisbane

Understand how criminals use cryptocurrency—and how to follow the money.

San Jose, CA
CA Crypto Conference Happy Hour

Three Sisters Bar at the San Pedro Square Market

Wednesday, January 24th, 5pm - 7pm

San Jose, CA
California Crypto Conference Welcome Reception with TRM Labs

Kick-off your time in San Jose with food and drink within the historic San Pedro Market.

London, UK
Launch Celebration and Book Signing

Join TRM Labs and IRS-CI for a gathering of public and private sector leaders in the anti-financial crime space to celebrate the launch of Nick Furneaux’s new book, There’s No Such Thing as Crypto Crime.

London, UK
London Crypto Investigation Briefing

Join TRM Labs and IRS-CI for an afternoon of learning and discussion, designed specifically for UK law enforcement.

Sydney, Australia
Australia Briefing with IRS Criminal Investigation and TRM Labs

Harnessing Blockchain to Bridge Intelligence Gaps

Brussels, Belgium
TRM Run Club at BC4EU

Join the TRM Labs team for an early morning of food and fitness before heading out to the Blockchain for Europe Conference!

Washington, D.C.
Happy Hour with TRM

Join TRM Labs and Matt O'Neill from 5OH Consulting for a Law Enforcement Happy Hour at one of DC's favorite venues - Dirty Habit.

Singapore
Past, Present, Future: The Journey to a Crypto License in Singapore

Join us for an expert led discussion on the past, present and future of obtaining a crypto licence in Singapore and beyond, followed by drinks and bites.

Singapore
Connect with TRM at the Singapore Fintech Festival

Singapore was one of the first jurisdictions in the world to introduce a bespoke regulatory framework for crypto businesses, or digital payment token service providers (DPTSPs), in January 2020.

Washington, D.C.
Pre-Spookstock Happy Hour with TRM

TRM will be hosting a private Happy Hour at Kirwan’s on the Wharf, just across from Anthem. Join us for a pre-event drink and  hors d’oeuvres before getting ready to rock!

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Happy Hour en Buenos Aires con TRM Labs

Miércoles 11 de Octubre, 18hs

Las Vegas, NV
A Night at The MOB Museum with TRM
Las Vegas, NV
A Night at The MOB Museum with TRM
Barton, Australia
Canberra Blockchain Intelligence Briefing

Explore how state and non-state actors use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions, facilitate illicit trade, and fund weapons programs.

Washington, D.C.
TRM Crypto Summit 24

TRM’s DC Crypto Summit brings together leaders in law enforcement, national security, and regulation for a dynamic day of discussion and networking.

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Washington, D.C.
TRM D.C. Happy Hour

Hotel Washington Rooftop

Wednesday, September 6th, 5:30pm

Austin, TX
TRM Happy Hour @ FBI's 2024 Symposium

The Eleanor, Austin, TX

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Wednesday, August 7th | 5:30 - 8:30pm

Singapore
What’s Next in Web3: The Legal & Compliance Perspective

‍Thursday, August 1

4:30 pm | Registration 

5:00 pm | Panel Discussion

5:45 pm | Drinks, Light Bites & Networking 

Austin, TX
Consensus 2024

Connect with the TRM team at Consensus

Oklahoma City, OK
OKC Crypto Investigations Bootcamp

Join TRM and OKC PD – Special Operations for a full-day training session.

Singapore‍‍
Crypto Intelligence and Investigation Forum

The Executive Centre - Capital Square

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Friday, May 10 | 12:00 - 17:00

Ottawa, Ontario
Threat Briefing: The Use of Cryptocurrency in Terrorist Financing

Join TRM Labs for an in-depth invitation only Chatham House Rules discussion on terrorist financing.

Den Haag, Netherlands
TRM Happy Hour, Europol Conference

Restaurant Hudson Den Haag Statenkwartier

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Tuesday, May 7 | 18:30 - 21:00

Tampa, FL
SOF Week 2024

Learn more about our digital asset intelligence and network analytics for national security

Pittsburgh, PA
Join TRM Labs for a Rooftop Networking Event at NCFTA Disruption24

Sienna Mercato

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm

New York, NY
TRM NCFTA Briefing

Join TRM for an afternoon of briefings and case studies focused around key topics and strategies for mitigating digital asset risks.

New York, NY
Crypto Investigation Bootcamps

We're bringing together a group of federal and state agencies to encourage
inter-agency collaboration, including via a networking happy hour.

USA
Update on the Burn/Reissue Process for Seized USDT

TRM Labs invites partners from the law enforcement community to join us for a special meeting on January 19 at 11:00 AM EST to discuss how U.S. federal authorities are solving the USDT seizure and forfeiture issue.

CANBERRABLOCKINT Briefing
Portland, OR
DoDIIS 2023

Connect with TRM’s team of cyber experts at DoDIIS Portland

Washington, D.C.
LeoLabs Crypto Summit

Join TRM Labs for our inaugural law enforcement summit in Washington, D.C.

Austin, TX
Consensus 2023

Meet with the team and get on the list for our exclusive happy hour event on April 26th

New York, NY
Blockworks DAS NY

We help organizations detect, assess and investigate fraud and financial crime in digital assets.

Miami, FL
Bitcoin 2022

Book a meeting with the TRM team

Dubai, UAE
Dubai

Emerging Risks and Typologies in Crypto Crime

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Blog

Beyond IT Worker Fraud: OFAC's Latest DPRK Designations Show Broader Sanctions and National Security Risk

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/beyond-it-worker-fraud-ofacs-latest-dprk-designations-show-broader-sanctions-and-national-security-risk

OFAC’s latest sanctions target DPRK IT worker facilitators across multiple countries, highlighting the role of cryptocurrency and global networks in North Korea’s revenue generation.

How Data Engineering Makes TRM's Blockchain Intelligence Possible

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-data-engineering-makes-trms-blockchain-intelligence-possible

TRM's Director of Data Engineering, Michael Andrews, shares how his team builds the petabyte-scale data platform that powers TRM's blockchain intelligence — and what it's like to work on systems that help investigators trace illicit funds.

DOJ Seizes USD 61 Million Tied to Pig Butchering Scam in North Carolina

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/doj-seizes-usd-61-million-tied-to-pig-butchering-scam-in-north-carolina

Federal authorities seized USD 61M in cryptocurrency tied to fraud and money laundering, underscoring the traceability of crypto-enabled crime

Australia’s Crypto Economy: Disrupting Illicit Finance and Enabling a Secure Digital Asset Economy

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/australias-crypto-economy-disrupting-illicit-finance-and-enabling-a-secure-digital-asset-economy

Analysis of Australia's USD 50B crypto economy: rapid growth, low illicit finance, and the regulatory challenges of balancing innovation and national security.

Crypto Case Deconfliction: How Law Enforcement Stops Working the Same Investigation Twice

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/crypto-case-deconfliction-how-law-enforcement-stops-working-the-same-investigation-twice

Learn how crypto case deconfliction prevents duplicate work and improves law enforcement coordination. TRM Deconflict is free for verified officers.

Self-funding Extremism: How Task Force Rusich Leveraged Malware to Steal and Mine Cryptocurrency

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/self-funding-extremism-how-task-force-rusich-leveraged-malware-to-steal-and-mine-cryptocurrency

Extremist group Task Force Rusich (Wagner Group) generated $6M+ in crypto through malware-enabled theft and mining, linking their public wallets to crime.

How to Evaluate a Blockchain Intelligence Platform for Crypto Compliance and AML

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-to-evaluate-a-blockchain-intelligence-platform-for-crypto-compliance-and-aml

Learn how to choose a blockchain intelligence platform with the right data quality, cross-chain coverage, compliance and reporting, analytics, and integrations. Compare key criteria and avoid common pitfalls.

John Daghita aka “John/Lick” Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency Theft Tied to US Marshals Service

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/john-daghita-aka-john-lick-arrested-in-alleged-cryptocurrency-theft-tied-to-us-marshals-service

John Daghita was arrested in Saint Martin for allegedly stealing cryptocurrency from US government wallets. The case highlights blockchain tracing and open-source investigation.

February 2026 Product Highlights: Faster Escalation, Clearer Exports, Broader Coverage

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/february-2026-product-highlights-faster-escalation-clearer-exports-broader-coverage

Explore how TRM’s January product releases help investigators trace crypto crime faster with new updates to Seed Analysis, TRON dusting transfer labels, and more.

TRM’s Ari Redbord Testifies Before New York State Senate Standing Committee on Codes on Financial Exploitation and Cyber Fraud

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trms-ari-redbord-testifies-before-new-york-state-senate-standing-committee-on-codes-on-financial-exploitation-and-cyber-fraud

TRM’s Global Head of Policy, Ari Redbord, testified on March 4, 2026, before the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Codes on the topic "Financial Exploitation and Cyber Fraud." Watch or read his written testimony.

Intel Snacks: Iranian Capital Flight

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/intel-snacks-iranian-capital-flight

This episode of Intel Snacks explores Iranian capital flight, sanctions evasion, shadow banking networks, and how compliance teams can take action.

From Curiosity to Custody: How US Community Banks and Credit Unions Are Entering Digital Assets

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/from-curiosity-to-custody-how-us-community-banks-and-credit-unions-are-entering-digital-assets

Community banks and credit unions are navigating digital asset risk. Explore emerging crypto playbooks, compliance steps, and regulatory considerations.

Understanding Nobitex: Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/understanding-nobitex-irans-largest-crypto-exchange

Understanding Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, its role under sanctions, post-strike activity, 2025 hack, and on-chain exposure.

How Iran’s Crypto Market is Reacting to Conflict

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-irans-crypto-market-is-reacting-to-conflict

Following US-Israeli strikes, Iran’s crypto market shows liquidity stress, internet-driven contraction, and FX controls — but no systemic failure.

Building Strong Cases with Blockchain Evidence: Admissibility, Chain of Custody, Experts, and Court-ready Reporting

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/building-strong-cases-with-blockchain-evidence-admissibility-chain-of-custody-experts-and-court-ready-reporting

Practical guidance for investigators and prosecutors on admissibility of blockchain evidence, chain of custody, expert testimony, documentation standards, visualizations for juries, addressing defense challenges, key case law, and TRM’s court‑ready reporting.

Autonomous AI Agents and Financial Crime: Risk, Responsibility, and Accountability

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/autonomous-ai-agents-and-financial-crime-risk-responsibility-and-accountability

When AI agents execute transactions, who is accountable? Explore how autonomous systems reshape fraud, laundering risk, and AI-driven enforcement in crypto.

Managing Risk in Crypto-funded Card Programs: Blockchain Intelligence for Sponsor Bank and Issuer Oversight

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/managing-risk-in-crypto-funded-card-programs-blockchain-intelligence-for-sponsor-bank-and-issuer-oversight

Learn how sponsor banks and card issuers can strengthen banking-as-a-service oversight in crypto-funded card programs using blockchain intelligence and real-time risk signals.

TRM Labs and Finray Technologies Partner to Deliver Audit-ready Crypto Transaction Monitoring to Banking and Payments Workflows

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-and-finray-technologies-partner-to-deliver-audit-ready-crypto-transaction-monitoring-to-banking-and-payments-workflows

Audit-ready crypto transaction monitoring for MiCA compliance. TRM and Finray unify blockchain intelligence and fiat workflows in one platform. Learn more.

How AI is Changing the Scale and Speed of Crypto Fraud

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-ai-is-changing-the-scale-and-speed-of-crypto-fraud

How AI is industrializing crypto fraud: record illicit volumes, machine-scaled scams, and using blockchain intelligence to counter AI-enabled threats.

Stablecoins at Scale: Broad Adoption and Highly Concentrated Illicit Networks

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/stablecoins-at-scale-broad-adoption-and-highly-concentrated-illicit-networks

Stablecoin volumes topped USD 1 trillion monthly in 2025. TRM analyzes USD 141 billion in illicit flows, sanctions exposure, and how stablecoins power laundering networks.

Chinese National Sentenced to 20 Years for Laundering USD 74 Million in Crypto Scam Proceeds — Fled Before Sentencing

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/chinese-national-sentenced-to-20-years-for-laundering-usd-74-million-in-crypto-scam-proceeds-fled-before-sentencing

A US court sentenced Daren Li to 20 years for laundering roughly USD 74 million in crypto scam proceeds. He fled before sentencing and remains a fugitive.

Monero in 2025: Persistent Use and Emerging Network-Layer Insights

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/monero-in-2025-persistent-use-and-emerging-network-layer-insights

Monero remains active in illicit finance. Explore its evolving darknet role, overall adoption, and new insights on its peer-to-peer network behavior.

Training the Front Lines of Blockchain Intelligence

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/training-the-front-lines-of-blockchain-intelligence

Learn how TRM Academy trains the front lines of crypto investigations and powers safer participation in the digital asset economy.

How We Built Real-time Blockchain Ingestion at TRM

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-we-built-real-time-blockchain-ingestion-at-trm

Learn how the TRM engineering team built a real-time, correctness-first blockchain ingestion system using contract-first events to handle scale, reorgs, and fast validation.

Xinbi Marketplace Remains Active with USD 17.9 Billion in Total Volume Despite Enforcement Actions

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/xinbi-marketplace-remains-active-with-usd-17-9-billion-in-total-volume-despite-enforcement-actions

Xinbi is creating alternate platforms after a series of crackdowns, ensuring its position in the Chinese-language illicit service ecosystem and processing USD 17.9B in flows since the first Telegram ban back in May 2025.

Operator of Incognito Market Sentenced to 30 Years for Global Darknet Drug Trafficking

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/operator-of-incognito-market-sentenced-to-30-years-for-global-darknet-drug-trafficking

Operator of Incognito Market sentenced to 30 years after a global darknet drug investigation traced over USD 100M in crypto-enabled narcotics trafficking.

TRM Labs Announces $70M Series C to Scale AI Solutions to Disrupt Criminal Networks and Counter National Security Threats

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-announces-70m-series-c-to-scale-ai-solutions-to-disrupt-criminal-networks-and-counter-national-security-threats

TRM Labs announces a $70M Series C to scale AI and blockchain intelligence solutions supporting law enforcement, national security, and financial institutions worldwide.

January 2026 Product Highlights: Accelerating Investigations with Intuitive Workflows

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/january-product-highlights-accelerating-investigations-with-intuitive-workflows

Explore how TRM’s January product releases help investigators trace crypto crime faster with new demixing Signatures, intuitive workflows, and expanded blockchain coverage.

Meet the Team Turning Intelligence Into Real-world Impact

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/meet-the-team-turning-intelligence-into-real-world-impact

Learn more about what it's like to be part of TRM’s blockchain intelligence team, and how we turn data into actionable insights to protect the global financial system.

OFAC Sanctions Zedcex and Zedxion in First-ever Designation of an IRGC-linked Digital Asset Exchange

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/ofac-sanctions-zedcex-and-zedxion-in-first-ever-designation-of-an-irgc-linked-digital-asset-exchange

OFAC sanctions Zedcex and Zedxion, the first IRGC-linked crypto exchanges, disrupting USD 1B in stablecoin flows tied to Iran’s illicit finance network.

Law Enforcement Using Blockchain Intelligence to Disrupt CSAM Networks

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/law-enforcement-using-blockchain-intelligence-to-disrupt-csam-networks

The Carlsbad and Wachner arrests highlight a disturbing trend of teachers allegedly using cryptocurrency to purchase child sexual abuse material, while also demonstrating how blockchain intelligence is enabling law enforcement to trace these transactions and hold perpetrators accountable.

Investigator Insights: How to Analyze Gnosis Safes in Blockchain Investigations

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/investigator-insights-how-to-analyze-gnosis-safes-in-blockchain-investigations

Learn how to identify, investigate, and attribute activity involving Gnosis Safes—smart contract wallets increasingly used in crypto crime and obfuscation.

TRM's New Crypto Crime Report Shows Illicit Flows Hit a Record USD 158B in 2025

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trms-new-crypto-crime-report-shows-illicit-flows-hit-a-record-usd-158b-in-2025

Illicit crypto flows surged to USD 158B in 2025. TRM’s latest report unpacks key trends and risks, and what rising volume really means for crypto investigators, regulators, and compliance teams.

Amid Turmoil in Syria, ISIS Members and Families Escape Detention Centers That Have Long Driven Crypto Fundraising Efforts

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/amid-turmoil-in-syria-isis-members-and-families-escape-detention-centers-that-have-long-driven-crypto-fundraising-efforts

ISIS-linked escapes from Syrian detention camps have reignited crypto fundraising. See how USDT, hawala networks, and blockchain intelligence expose risks.

ZachXBT Uncovers Crypto Theft Network Linked to US Government Seizure Funds

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/zachxbt-uncovers-crypto-theft-network-linked-to-us-government-seizure-funds

A public display of crypto wallets during a Telegram “band-for-band” exchange allowed investigator ZachXBT to attribute more than $90 million in suspected illicit crypto, including funds tied to a U.S. government seizure wallet, illustrating how on-chain transparency and operational mistakes can unravel even sophisticated laundering networks.

Former Olympian Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Arrested in Major Transnational Criminal Case Spanning Drugs, Violence, and Crypto Laundering

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/former-olympian-snowboarder-ryan-wedding-arrested-in-major-transnational-criminal-case-spanning-drugs-violence-and-crypto-laundering

The arrest of former Olympian Ryan Wedding exposes how a violent transnational drug trafficking network relied on a complex web of facilitators, front companies, luxury assets, and multi-chain cryptocurrency activity to move and launder proceeds at global scale, prompting coordinated arrests, indictments, and Treasury sanctions.

The Rise of Crypto ETPs: How a Fringe Idea Became a Pillar of Institutional Adoption

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-rise-of-crypto-etps-how-a-fringe-idea-became-a-pillar-of-institutional-adoption

Crypto ETPs offer regulated, exchange-listed access to bitcoin and ether—bridging blockchain and traditional finance while accelerating global adoption.

Building the Talent Engine Behind TRM's Mission to Protect Billions

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/building-the-talent-engine-behind-trms-mission-to-protect-billions

Learn how TRM’s talent team hires with speed and precision to build a safer world—crafting roles, sourcing exceptional talent, and driving mission-first growth.

TRM Deconflict: A Unified Network for Every Crypto Investigator

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-deconflict-a-unified-network-for-every-crypto-investigator

Deconflict your crypto investigations — discover best-in-class intelligence, coordinate with peers, and learn how to conduct crypto investigations — free for verified law enforcement

2026 Crypto Crime Report Key Insights: TRM Identifies Record USD 158 Billion in Illicit Crypto Flows in 2025, Reversing a Multi-year Decline

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/2026-crypto-crime-report-key-insights-trm-identifies-record-usd-158-billion-in-illicit-crypto-flows-in-2025-reversing-a-multi-year-decline

Illicit crypto volumes hit USD 158 billion in 2025. TRM’s new methodology reveals rising sanctions flows, stablecoin use, and a rising geopolitical role for crypto.

International Cybercrime Operation Leads to 574 Arrests and USD 3 Million in Recovered Funds

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/international-cybercrime-operation-leads-to-574-arrests-and-usd-3-million-in-recovered-funds-2

A coordinated INTERPOL-led operation across 19 African countries resulted in 574 arrests and the recovery of approximately USD 3 million linked to cyber-enabled financial crime, highlighting the impact of international collaboration and real-time disruption.

How Two UK-registered Companies Moved Over a Billion in Stablecoins for the IRGC

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-two-uk-registered-companies-moved-over-a-billion-in-stablecoins-for-the-irgc

Two UK exchanges linked to Iran’s IRGC moved ~USD 1B in crypto—underscoring how sanctioned actors are building infrastructure, not just abusing it.

How We Made Airflow Development 20x Faster

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-we-made-airflow-development-20x-faster

Learn how the TRM Labs engineering team cut Airflow DAG iteration from minutes to seconds by enabling frictionless local development—all without containers.

December 2025 Product Highlights: Broader Coverage, Benchmarking Risk

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/december-product-highlights-broader-coverage-benchmarking-risk

December brings new updates such as auto-link victim reports, risk benchmarking, and subpoena-ready CSVs. Expanded coverage for dYdX, X Layer, and real-time Solana.

The Maduro Superseding Indictment and Cryptocurrency in Venezuela’s Sanctions-pressured Economy

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-maduro-superseding-indictment-and-cryptocurrency-in-venezuelas-sanctions-pressured-economy

The superseding indictment alleges that Venezuela’s state apparatus enabled large-scale narcotics trafficking and traditional money-laundering schemes, while cryptocurrency enters the picture only as part of a broader, sanctions-driven financial adaptation rather than as a charged element of the criminal case.

New Year's Resolutions: How Top Investigators Are Leveling Up in 2026

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/new-years-resolutions-how-top-investigators-are-leveling-up-in-2026

Best VASP Screening and Risk Assessment Software (2026 Buyer’s Guide)

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/best-vasp-screening-and-risk-assessment-software-2026-buyers-guide

Discover the best VASP screening and risk assessment software in 2026. Learn key features, use cases, and how compliance teams evaluate crypto counterparties.

TRM Traces Stolen Crypto from 2022 LastPass Breach — On-chain Indicators Suggest Russian Cybercriminal Involvement

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-traces-stolen-crypto-from-2022-lastpass-breach-on-chain-indicators-suggest-russian-cybercriminal-involvement

TRM traced LastPass-linked Bitcoin laundering through mixers to high-risk Russian exchanges, showing how demixing exposes infrastructure reuse and limits mixer anonymity.

Performance Hints for BigQuery

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/performance-hints-for-bigquery

BigQuery performance lessons inspired by Dean & Ghemawat’s refreshed “Performance Hints”: estimate, measure, and stack small gains — practical tips for data systems.

Recap: TRM Labs Quarterly Policy Roundtable, Q4 2025

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/recap-trm-labs-quarterly-policy-roundtable-q4-2025

TRM experts review Q4 2025 global crypto policy, from stablecoins and MiCA to US enforcement and what implementation means for compliance teams.

FATF’s Asset Recovery Guidance and the Move Toward Real-time Interdiction and Disruption

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/fatfs-asset-recovery-guidance-and-the-move-toward-real-time-interdiction-and-disruption

In November 2025, FATF released its Asset Recovery Guidance and Best Practices, setting out a modern playbook for how jurisdictions should identify, restrain, confiscate, and ultimately return criminal proceeds.

2025 TRM Wrapped: Celebrating a Year of Private-Public Disruption

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/2025-trm-wrapped

From customer wins and policy updates to major product releases, recap the highlights from 2025

North Korea and the Industrialization of Cryptocurrency Theft

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/north-korea-and-the-industrialization-of-cryptocurrency-theft

North Korea was responsible for over half of the value of stolen crypto in 2025, using infrastructure attacks and Chinese OTC networks to industrialize laundering at scale.

UK Law Enforcement Dismantles Long-Running “SocialPharma” Darknet Drug Network

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/uk-law-enforcement-dismantles-long-running-socialpharma-darknet-drug-network

On December 15, 2025, the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) announced that four men were sentenced to 47-years in total for running a nationwide dark net drug supply network under the brand name “SocialPharma.”

DTCC, Canton, and the Next Phase of Tokenized Market Infrastructure

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/dtcc-canton-and-the-next-phase-of-tokenized-market-infrastructure

Today, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced that it will use the Canton Network as the underlying infrastructure to tokenize DTCC-custodied securities, including US Treasury securities.

TRM Labs and Sphinx Partner to Enable AML Compliance at Scale with AI-powered Agents

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-and-sphinx-partner-to-enable-compliance-at-scale-with-ai-powered-agents

TRM Labs and Sphinx team up to bring AI agents to compliance teams — automating transaction monitoring alert disposition, reducing backlogs, and accelerating crypto crime disruption.

How to Choose the Best Crypto Sanctions Screening Software for Regulatory Compliance

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-crypto-sanctions-screening-software-for-regulatory-compliance

Explore what to look for in crypto sanctions screening tools—from cross-chain visibility to transparent attribution—to meet global regulatory compliance standards.

Croatian Ministry of Interior Dismantles Cryptocurrency Fraud Ring

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/croatian-ministry-of-interior-dismantles-cryptocurrency-fraud-ring

The Croatian Ministry of Interior’s Cybersecurity Officers used blockchain intelligence and traditional investigative techniques to uncover a complex crypto-fraud scheme and identify two suspects who defrauded at least twelve victims of more than $500,000.

Understanding Venezuela’s Crypto Landscape Amid Global Tensions

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/understanding-venezuelas-crypto-landscape-amid-global-tensions

Explore how stablecoins power Venezuela’s economy amid sanctions, inflation, and regulatory gaps — and what it means for compliance and enforcement teams.

14 Crypto Scam Types (and How Blockchain Forensics Helps Detect and Disrupt Them)

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/14-crypto-scam-types-and-how-blockchain-forensics-helps-detect-and-disrupt-them

Discover 14 common crypto scams and how blockchain forensics tools like TRM Labs help disrupt fraud and protect digital asset users.

Cryptomixer Taken Down by Europol, German, Swiss, and Global Authorities

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/cryptomixer-taken-down-by-europol-german-swiss-and-global-authorities

Europol and global agencies dismantle Cryptomixer, seizing €25M in crypto and 12TB of data in a major strike against crypto-enabled money laundering.

How Blockchain Intelligence Powers KYC and KYT in Crypto Compliance

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-blockchain-intelligence-powers-kyc-and-kyt-in-crypto-compliance

Discover how blockchain intelligence enables real-time KYC and KYT — helping crypto compliance teams manage risk across digital asset ecosystems

How Nation-states Leverage Cryptocurrency

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-nation-states-leverage-cryptocurrency

Learn how nation-states use crypto for innovation, evasion, and influence—and how blockchain intelligence helps trace risk across borders and blockchains.

November Product Releases: Improving Collaboration, Coverage, and Speed

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/november-product-releases-improving-collaboration-coverage-and-speed

How Does Blockchain Intelligence Help Prevent Scams and Fraud?

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-does-blockchain-intelligence-help-prevent-scams-and-fraud

Learn how blockchain intelligence detects scams, traces illicit funds, and stops crypto fraud in real time. See TRM Labs’ tools, use cases, and best practices.

The Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency Transaction Tracing

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-fundamentals-of-cryptocurrency-transaction-tracing

Learn how cryptocurrency transaction tracing works, why it matters for compliance and investigations, and how blockchain intelligence helps surface critical risk indicators across on-chain activity.

On the Frontlines of Financial Crime Disruption at Block by TRM

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/on-the-frontlines-of-financial-crime-disruption-at-block-by-trm

Block by TRM 2025 brought investigators, compliance teams, regulators, and NatSec analysts together to disrupt crypto crime with hands-on, intelligence-led training.

How To Choose the Best Transaction Monitoring Solution for Your Compliance Program

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-transaction-monitoring-solution-for-your-compliance-program

Learn how to evaluate transaction monitoring tools for digital assets—key questions, must-have features, and how TRM leads in real-time, cross-chain risk detection.

TRM Labs Deepens APAC Focus With the Appointment of Former Australian Border Force Commissioner, Michael Outram, as Strategic Advisor

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-deepens-apac-focus-with-the-appointment-of-former-australian-border-force-commissioner-michael-outram-as-strategic-advisor

TRM Labs appoints former Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram as a Strategic Advisor, deepening our APAC presence and advancing cross-sector collaboration on illicit finance.

US, Australia, and UK Sanction Russian Cybercrime Infrastructure Supporting Ransomware

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-australia-and-uk-sanction-russian-cybercrime-infrastructure-supporting-ransomware

U.S., U.K., and Australia sanction Russia-based hosting provider Media Land for supporting ransomware and cybercrime operations

Thai Authorities Partner With Private Sector To Recover $432,000 in Stolen Crypto

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/thai-authorities-partner-with-private-sector-to-recover-432-000-in-stolen-crypto

In November 2025, Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) announced a landmark case in collaboration with Binance, Bitkub, and Tether, resulting in the recovery of approximately 432,000 USDT (over 14 million THB) .

US Treasury Sanctions Ryan James Wedding Network, Including Nine Individuals and Nine Entities

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-treasury-sanctions-ryan-james-wedding-network-including-nine-individuals-and-nine-entities

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned former Canadian Olympian Ryan James Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, for leading a violent transnational drug trafficking and money laundering network.

TRM Launches Free Deconfliction Platform for Law Enforcement to Accelerate Cross‑Agency Crypto Investigations

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-launches-free-deconfliction-platform-for-law-enforcement-to-accelerate-cross-agency-crypto-investigations

TRM Deconflict helps verified law enforcement worldwide coordinate crypto investigations, analyze wallets with TRM intelligence, and collaborate across jurisdictions.

The Scam Center Strike Force: A Whole-of-Government Response to Global Crypto Fraud

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-scam-center-strike-force-a-whole-of-government-response-to-global-crypto-fraud

On November 12, 2025, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia announced the launch of the Scam Center Strike Force, a landmark initiative designed to dismantle transnational criminal networks behind the new wave of so-called “pig butchering” scam compounds.

What is the Best Crypto AML and Compliance Solution in 2026?

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/what-is-the-best-crypto-aml-and-compliance-solution-in-2026

Learn why TRM is the leading crypto AML solution in 2026—trusted by FIs, regulators, and law enforcement to detect risk, trace funds, and meet compliance.

Eurojust Coordinates Global Crackdown on €600 Million Crypto Investment Fraud Network

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/eurojust-coordinates-global-crackdown-on-eu600-million-crypto-investment-fraud-network

This week, Eurojust announced the results of a major international operation dismantling a transnational criminal network behind one of the largest cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes uncovered to date.

Sticky Notes to Seed Phrases: How To Identify Crypto Artifacts in the Field

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/sticky-notes-to-seed-phrases-how-to-identify-crypto-artifacts-in-the-field

Discover how law enforcement professionals can recognize, preserve, and investigate physical and digital crypto artifacts in the field with insights from TRM’s latest webinar.

Global Investigation Dismantles Dark Web CSAM Network Through Financial Tracing

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/global-investigation-dismantles-dark-web-csam-network-through-financial-tracing

A joint investigation by authorities in the US, Germany, and Brazil — supported by TRM — led to the takedown of a dark web network distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Tokenized Real-World Assets: Infrastructure, Mechanics, and Compliance

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/tokenized-real-world-assets-infrastructure-mechanics-and-compliance

Real-world assets are moving on-chain. Explore how tokenization is transforming global finance and settlement and the associated compliance controls needed. Learn more.

US Treasury Sanctions DPRK Bankers and Front Companies Laundering Proceeds from Cybercrime and IT Worker Operations

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-treasury-sanctions-dprk-bankers-and-front-companies-laundering-proceeds-from-cybercrime-and-it-worker-operations

Today, the US Treasury sanctioned North Korean bankers, front companies, and financial institutions — including Cheil Credit Bank and the Korea Mangyongdae Computer Technology Company — for laundering proceeds from cybercrime and IT worker operations used to fund Pyongyang’s weapons and missile programs, adding 53 cryptocurrency addresses and freezing over USD 5 million linked to these networks.

October 2025 Product Highlights: Expanding Coverage and Empowering Your Data

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/october-2025-product-highlights-expanding-coverage-and-empowering-your-data

Explore TRM’s latest product updates for October 2025 with newly added blockchain support for HyperCore and fast identification of likely wallets used in Seed Analysis.

Royal Thai Police Arrest Fugitive Chinese National Behind Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Fraud Scheme

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/royal-thai-police-arrest-fugitive-chinese-national-behind-multi-million-dollar-crypto-fraud-scheme

On October 29, 2025, Thai authorities arrested a Chinese national in Bangkok linked to FINTOCH, a global cryptocurrency investment fraud that operated between 2022 and 2023, defrauding investors worldwide before its operators fled China, marking a major cross-border action in cooperation with Chinese law enforcement seeking the suspect’s extradition.

TRM Labs Legal Team Shortlisted for Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2025

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-legal-team-shortlisted-for-financial-times-innovative-lawyers-awards-2025

TRM’s legal team has been recognized by Financial Times for innovation in AI, law, and tech—and shortlisted for the "Most Innovative In-house Legal Team 2025" award. Learn more.

5 Reasons to Attend Block by TRM

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/5-reasons-to-attend-block-by-trm

Join TRM Labs' inaugural user conference — Block by TRM — for hands-on crypto training, intel briefings, and cross-sector insights designed for your mission-critical work.

Europe Announces 19th Sanctions Package on Russia — Including First-Ever Crypto Asset Designations Linked to Moscow

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/europe-announces-19th-sanctions-package-on-russia----including-first-ever-crypto-asset-designations-linked-to-moscow

Today, the European Union adopted its 19th sanctions package against Russia, expanding restrictive measures on sectors that continue to fuel the war in Ukraine including first-ever crypto asset designations linked to Moscow

Understanding Address Poisoning on the TRON Blockchain

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/understanding-address-poisoning-on-the-tron-blockchain

Address poisoning on the TRON blockchain uses micro “dust” transactions to deceive users into sending funds to spoofed addresses. Discover how these scams work, how TRM Labs traces them on-chain, and what users can do to protect themselves.

TRM Labs Partners With Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to Advance National Cyber Threat Intelligence in the Blockchain Space

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-partners-with-cyber-security-agency-of-singapore-to-advance-national-cyber-threat-intelligence-in-the-blockchain-space

Operation Prince: Inside the Global Effort That Led to the Largest Forfeiture in US History

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/operation-prince-inside-the-global-effort-that-led-to-the-largest-forfeiture-in-us-history

US, UK and global authorities announce criminal charges, sanctions and a record seizure against Cambodian national Chen Zhi, also known as Vincent, 37, founder and chairman of Prince Holding Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Cambodia. Zhi was charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy for directing Prince Group’s operation of forced-labor scam compounds across the country.

Historic U.S.–U.K. Operation Targets Southeast Asia’s Scam Compounds with Record $15 Billion Bitcoin Seizure

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/historic-u-s--u-k-operation-targets-southeast-asias-scam-compounds-with-record-15-billion-bitcoin-seizure

In an unprecedented joint operation, the United States and United Kingdom today announced the largest coordinated action ever against Southeast Asia’s scam-compound networks—an intertwined system of online fraud, human trafficking, and crypto-based money laundering—culminating in a record $15 billion Bitcoin seizure.

Brazil’s Federal Police Dismantle $540 Million Crypto Laundering Network in “Operation Lusocoin”

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/brazils-federal-police-dismantle-540-million-crypto-laundering-network-in-operation-lusocoin

Last week, Brazil’s Federal Police launched Operation Lusocoin, a sweeping investigation into a sophisticated criminal network accused of laundering billions of reais through cryptocurrency.

September 2025 Product Highlights: Faster Insights, Broader Coverage

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/september-2025-product-highlights-faster-insights-broader-coverage

TRM's September 2025 product updates offer faster insights and broader coverage for investigators and compliance teams. Explore new features like Plume support, shareable custom entities, TRM Triage language support, and more.

Nine Emerging Groups Shaping the Ransomware Landscape

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/nine-emerging-groups-shaping-the-ransomware-landscape

Nine new ransomware groups are exploiting AI and crypto to scale attacks. Learn how their on- and off-chain tactics are reshaping cybercrime.

RCMP Disrupts Major Illicit Crypto Hub and Seize $56M in TradeOgre Takedown

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/rcmp-disrupts-major-illicit-crypto-hub-and-seize-56m-in-tradeogre-takedown

Last week, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced the largest cryptocurrency seizure in Canadian history, dismantling the offshore exchange TradeOgre and taking control of more than USD 40 million (CAD 56 million) in digital assets.

Two Indian Nationals and Online Pharmacy Supplying Counterfeit Fentanyl-Laden Pills Sanctioned by OFAC

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/two-indian-nationals-and-online-pharmacy-supplying-counterfeit-fentanyl-laden-pills-sanctioned-by-ofac

On September 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned Indian nationals Sadiq Abbas Habib Sayyed and Khizar Mohammad Iqbal Shaikh, along with Shaikh’s company KS International Traders (“KS Pharmacy”), for running a large-scale network that distributed counterfeit prescription drugs.

Recap: Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable, Q3 2025

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/recap-quarterly-crypto-policy-roundtable-q3-2025

Explore the Q3 2025 global crypto policy developments you need to know — including stablecoins, MiCA, GENIUS, and more — in TRM Labs’ latest policy roundtable recap.

From Brittle to Brilliant: Why We Replaced OCR with VLMs for Image Extraction

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/from-brittle-to-brilliant-why-we-replaced-ocr-with-vlms-for-image-extraction

From OCR to VLMs: How the TRM Labs team built a secure, accurate image-to-data pipeline using prompt engineering, evaluation, and sandboxed AI workflows.

Webinar Recap | New Rules, New Risks: Navigating Stablecoin Compliance in APAC

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/webinar-recap-new-rules-new-risks-navigating-stablecoin-compliance-in-apac

TRM Labs, ComplyAdvantage, Zodia Custody, and PDAX unpack stablecoin regulation and adoption trends across APAC in this expert-led webinar recap.

NYDFS Extends Blockchain Analytics Expectations to NY-Regulated Banks. Here’s What You Need to Know.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/nydfs-extends-blockchain-analytics-expectations-to-ny-regulated-banks-heres-what-you-need-to-know

NYDFS now expects NY-regulated banks to use blockchain analytics for crypto risk. Here’s what the guidance says—and how to meet it.

OFAC Targets Global Network Financing Iran’s IRGC

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/ofac-targets-global-network-financing-irans-irgc

Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against a pair of Iranian financial facilitators and more than a dozen Hong Kong- and United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based individuals and entities for their roles in coordinating funds transfers, including from the sale of Iranian oil, that benefits the IRGC. In addition OFAC added crypto addresses associated with these entities to the SDN list.

Interviewing at TRM: How We Hire and What Success Looks Like

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/interviewing-at-trm-how-we-hire-and-what-success-looks-like

Every hire at TRM is a bet on our future — and every TRMer has the power to change our trajectory. Learn how we hire and what success looks like.

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