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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.
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Events
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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Blog
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
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.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/november-product-releases-improving-collaboration-coverage-and-speed
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-does-blockchain-intelligence-help-prevent-scams-and-fraud
Discover how crypto fraud has evolved into large-scale, AI-driven scams — and how blockchain intelligence tools like TRM Labs trace illicit funds and help prevent fraud in real time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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) .
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.
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.
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.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/what-is-the-best-crypto-aml-and-compliance-solution-in-2025
Learn why TRM is the leading crypto AML solution in 2025—trusted by FIs, regulators, and law enforcement to detect risk, trace funds, and meet compliance.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/managing-risk-in-crypto-correspondent-relationships-takeaways-from-the-draft-amendments-to-the-uks-mlrs
New UK MLR updates require crypto firms to assess respondent controls. Here's how blockchain intelligence can help meet Reg 34A expectations.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/mitigating-financial-crime-risks-key-insights-from-the-wolfsberg-guidance-on-banking-services-for-stablecoin-issuers
Explore how financial institutions can manage financial crime risks when banking stablecoin issuers, per new Wolfsberg Group guidance.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/become-a-genius-key-insights-from-trms-webinar-on-stablecoin-risk-and-compliance
Explore key takeaways from TRM’s GENIUS Act webinar on stablecoin compliance, risk exposure, and evolving global regulatory frameworks.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/luke-dufour-joins-trm-labs-as-compliance-advisor-in-emea
Luke Dufour joins TRM Labs as EMEA Compliance Advisor, helping banks and VASPs strengthen AML programs and navigate financial crime risks.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/los-angeles-county-da-with-support-from-trm-secures-return-of-pig-butchering-funds
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office secured the return of funds for two victims of an international pig butchering scheme. TRM Labs is proud to have supported the investigation and litigation, providing both an expert forensic report and live courtroom testimony through TRM Labs’ Director of Law Enforcement Relations, Kyle Armstrong.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-treasury-sanctions-china-based-chemical-company-selling-synthetic-opioids
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-imitation-game-following-garantexs-takedown-are-these-high-risk-exchanges-copying-its-playbook
TRM Labs explores whether ABCex and AEXbit are emulating Russia-based Garantex’s tactics and examines their potential ties to the sanctioned exchange.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/august-2025-product-highlights-expanded-coverage-and-smarter-workflows
TRM’s August 2025 updates bring expanded blockchain coverage, multisearch in Triage, and new analysis tools to speed investigations. Learn more.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/from-seed-to-seizure-how-trm-seed-analysis-sets-the-standard-for-crypto-investigations
Uncover wallets from messy seed phrases with TRM Seed Analysis — the most advanced tool for investigators. Request a demo today.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/scaling-security-in-the-age-of-ai-how-trm-labs-built-self-improving-vulnerability-agents-with-reinforcement-learning
Discover how the TRM Labs engineering team built an AI-powered agent to autonomously remediate security vulnerabilities across 150+ repos.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-treasury-sanctions-russian-national-and-entities-supporting-north-korean-it-worker-scheme
OFAC sanctions network of Russian national and entities for supporting North Korean overseas IT worker operations, including converting crypto to fiat.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/irans-crypto-economy-in-2025-declining-volumes-rising-tensions-and-shifting-trust
TRM Labs looks at Iran's shifting crypto economy in 2025, including a 11% drop in inflows in the first half of the year.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/what-is-the-best-blockchain-intelligence-tool-in-2025
In 2025, blockchain intelligence is no longer optional — it's essential. Learn how law enforcement, regulators, and financial institutions use blockchain analytics to trace cross-chain crime, enforce compliance, and respond to crypto-related threats with confidence.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/interpol-dismantles-cybercrime-and-fraud-networks-across-africa-in-operation-serengeti-2-0
Today INTERPOL announced the results of Operation Serengeti 2.0, a sweeping crackdown on cybercrime across Africa that shows how large-scale, coordinated efforts can disrupt illicit activity.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-launches-beacon-network-the-first-real-time-crypto-crime-response-network
Coinbase, Binance, PayPal, Stripe, Kraken, Ripple, Crypto.com, Zodia Custody, Blockchain.com, Anchorage Digital, Bitfinex, HTX, Poloniex, OKX, LFJ, 1inch, Rhino.fi, Coinspot, ChangeNow, and others form network with law enforcement to stop illicit actors from off-ramping the proceeds of crime
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/dea-and-federal-prosecutors-seize-5-5-million-in-usdt-linked-to-international-cartel-money-laundering-scheme
Last year, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Wisconsin filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking the seizure of more than USD 5.5 million in USDT alleged to be the proceeds of large-scale international narcotics trafficking.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/garantex-grinex-and-the-a7a5-token-a-deep-dive-into-sanctions-evasion-networks
On August 14, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced actions targeting the founder and co-owners of the previously sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, one of its successor platforms Grinex, and the ruble-backed A7A5 token.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-and-sumsub-partner-to-deliver-a-unified-view-of-identity-and-on-chain-risk-to-combat-crypto-fraud-and-financial-crime-xfrzw
RM Labs and Sumsub integrate blockchain intelligence and identity risk signals, empowering VASPs to detect and prevent crypto fraud in real time. Learn more.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/t3-financial-crime-unit-launches-t3-global-collaborator-program-over-250m-in-criminal-assets-frozen-as-binance-becomes-first-member
T3 FCU announces more than $250 million USD in frozen illicit assets globally since launch, including almost $6M frozen in a successful coordinated first effort with Binance via T3+ to thwart the proceeds of a pig butchering scam
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/unmasking-embargo-ransomware-a-deep-dive-into-the-groups-ttps-and-blackcat-links
TRM Labs looks at rising ransomware group Embargo's TTPs, laundering activity, and BlackCat links.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/former-ausa-and-fbi-crypto-pioneer-ali-comolli-joins-trm-labs-to-expand-training-and-capacity-building-programs-for-public-sector-agencies
Former AUSA and FBI crypto pioneer Ali Comolli joins TRM Labs as Global Capacity Building Lead, expanding law enforcement training to fight crypto-enabled crime worldwide.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/july-2025-product-highlights-surfacing-actionable-risk-signals-faster
TRM’s July product release includes support for 100 blockchains, including Hyperliquid, Triage for compliance, expanded attribution, and Seed Analysis enhancements. Learn more.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/white-house-releases-report-on-digital-assets
White House releases landmark digital asset strategy, outlining US plans for regulation, innovation, and illicit finance enforcement.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-telegrams-ban-on-huione-and-xinbi-has-reshaped-the-guarantee-services-landscape
TRM Labs explores how Telegram bans on Huione Guarantee and Xinbi have triggered a shift in the guarantee services landscape.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/adrian-searle-former-nca-necc-director-joins-trm-as-senior-advisor
TRM Labs welcomes Adrian Searle as Senior Advisor, strengthening UK partnerships in the fight against fraud, cybercrime, and illicit finance.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/doj-targets-hamas-linked-buycash-exchange-in-2-million-civil-forfeiture-for-terrorist-financing
This week, the US Justice Department and the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced the unsealing of a civil forfeiture action against approximately USD 2 million in digital currency connected with BuyCash, a Gaza-based money transfer business that was involved in financially supporting Hamas – a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/senate-banking-committee-releases-digital-asset-market-structure-discussion-draft
Senate’s 2025 crypto bill clarifies SEC/CFTC roles, boosts AML rules, and promotes intel sharing. TRM Labs breaks down the impact on compliance and security.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/russia-leveraging-kyrgyzstans-crypto-ecosystem-to-evade-sanctions
TRM Labs examines how Kyrgyzstan’s crypto boom is helping Russia evade sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/banking-on-stablecoins-a-risk-mitigation-blueprint-for-financial-institutions
As banks adopt stablecoin payments, they face new risks — from compliance to cybersecurity. Explore a comprehensive blueprint for financial institutions to mitigate stablecoin-related risks and ensure safe, compliant crypto operations.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/operation-deep-hunt-unravels-164-million-crypto-cybercrime-syndicate-in-brazil
Brazilian law enforcement dismantled a R$164M crypto laundering syndicate with support from TRM Labs and Binance. Learn how blockchain intelligence tools helped uncover dark web operations and trace illicit funds through shell companies and digital assets.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/inside-the-nobitex-hack-how-the-iran-israel-conflict-exposed-tehrans-grip-on-its-crypto-services
TRM Labs analyzes crypto capital flight during the recent Iran–Israel conflict and the Nobitex hack’s impact on Iran’s crypto ecosystem.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trms-ari-redbord-testifies-before-house-judiciary-subcommittee-on-ai-and-crime
TRM’s Global Head of Policy, Ari Redbord, testified on July 16, 2025, before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance on the topic "Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Exploitation: A New Era of Risk." Watch or read his written testimony.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/eu-sanctions-aussie-cossack-and-a7-for-russian-election-interference-and-disinformation-activity
EU Sanctions “Aussie Cossack” and A7 for Russian Election Interference and Disinformation Activity
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/abacus-market-conducts-likely-exit-scam-amid-increasingly-unstable-western-darknet-marketplace-landscape
Abacus Market, the largest Bitcoin-based Western darknet marketplace, has gone offline. TRM Labs analyzes the likely exit scam and broader darknet market ecosystem shifts.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/recap-quarterly-crypto-policy-roundtable-q2-2025
Get expert insights from TRM’s Q2 2025 Crypto Policy Roundtable with Ari Redbord, Angela Ang, and Isabella Chase. Explore stablecoin legislation in the US, new rules in Hong Kong, Europe’s MiCA rollout, and the growing threat of wrench attacks.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/doj-charges-omegapro-founder-and-promoter-in-650m-global-fraud-scheme
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/former-knpa-cybercrime-investigator-so-yeon-jeong-joins-trm-labs-global-investigations-team
TRM Labs welcomes veteran cybercrime investigator So Yeon Jeong to its global investigations team. With experience leading ransomware and hacking investigations at the Korean National Police Agency and collaborating with Europol and Interpol, Jeong strengthens TRM’s mission to support law enforcement worldwide with advanced blockchain intelligence.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/june-2025-product-highlights-upgrades-for-expanded-indirect-exposure-and-more
Discover TRM Labs' latest product enhancements: expanded cross-chain risk detection across 36 blockchains, enriched Wallet Screening insights, and powerful new Seed Analysis tools for asset recovery and investigations.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-treasury-sanctions-north-korean-cyber-facilitator-linked-to-it-worker-scheme
The US Treasury sanctions North Korean cyber facilitator Song Kum Hyok for orchestrating an illicit IT worker scheme tied to DPRK’s WMD funding. Learn how North Korea exploits crypto, remote jobs, and false identities to evade sanctions.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/building-the-future-of-crypto-compliance-6-key-takeaways-from-trms-inaugural-digital-asset-compliance-summit
Explore six key takeaways from TRM Labs’ inaugural Digital Asset Compliance Summit in New York City. Learn how industry leaders are addressing crypto compliance challenges, scaling programs with AI, navigating evolving regulations, and building trust in the institutional era.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/national-health-care-fraud-takedown-a-coordinated-federal-response-to-complex-criminal-networks
On June 30, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the largest health care fraud takedown in US history—charging 324 defendants across 50 federal districts and 12 State Attorneys General’s Offices for schemes involving more than USD 14.6 billion in intended losses.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/treasury-sanctions-global-bulletproof-hosting-service-aeza-group-for-enabling-cybercriminal-activity
Today (July 1, 2025), the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA), imposed sanctions on the Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider (BPH), Aeza Group and four of its key leaders.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/inside-the-nobitex-breach-what-the-leaked-source-code-reveals-about-irans-crypto-infrastructure
On June 17, 2025, Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hit by a sophisticated cyberattack attributed to the group Predatory Sparrow. Roughly USD 90 million was drained from hot wallets, with funds routed to addresses containing anti-regime slogans—suggesting a symbolic, politically motivated operation rather than one focused on theft for profit. But the breach took on far greater significance two days later, when the exchange’s entire source code, infrastructure documentation, and internal privacy R&D were leaked online. In this blogpost TRM analysts provide unique insights for that leaked source code.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/product-engineering-at-trm-five-principles-that-guide-why-what-and-how-we-build
Learn how TRM Labs’ product engineering team delivers blockchain intelligence at scale to help banks, governments, and investigators fight fraud and financial crime — including how our engineers turn complex data into real-time insights, embrace AI as a force multiplier, and build tools to keep the financial system safer for billions.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/fatf-updates-on-recommendation-15-implementation-in-jurisdictions-with-materially-important-virtual-asset-sectors
The FATF releases its sixth update on virtual asset standards, revealing progress and persistent gaps in global AML/CFT enforcement. With insights from TRM Labs, the report highlights rising illicit finance risks, stablecoin abuse by threat actors, and unveils a revised implementation table covering 98% of global VASP activity.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/fincen-targets-three-mexico-based-financial-institutions-for-laundering-opioid-proceeds
On June 25, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed special measures under Section 9714 of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act and the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, designating three Mexico-based financial institutions — CIBanco, Intercam Banco, and Vector Casa de Bolsa — as primary money laundering concerns. While crypto is not mentioned in the designation, it is clear that cartels are looking to digital assets to move and launder fentanyl proceeds.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/h1-2025-crypto-hacks-and-exploits-a-new-record-amid-evolving-threats
Crypto hacks reached a new high in H1 2025, with over $2.1B stolen across 75+ attacks — led by a $1.5B Bybit breach linked to North Korea. Explore key trends, state-sponsored threats, and evolving tactics shaping the digital asset threat landscape.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/unpacking-singapores-financial-services-and-markets-act-what-crypto-firms-need-to-know
Singapore's new crypto licensing rules under the FSMA take effect June 30, 2025. Discover how the updated regime impacts digital token service providers, what it means for crypto businesses operating in or from Singapore, and whether it signals a shift in regulatory stance.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/three-israeli-citizens-arrested-for-spying-on-behalf-of-iran-paid-in-crypto
Israeli citizens arrested for spying for Iran in exchange for crypto. TRM Labs explores how digital assets are reshaping espionage and intelligence tradecraft.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/journey-to-keda-optimizing-airflow-worker-scaling-in-kubernetes
Discover how TRM Labs optimized Apache Airflow worker scaling using KEDA on GKE to cut infrastructure costs by 50%. Learn how our infrastructure team enabled dynamic autoscaling to meet real-time demand — without compromising performance.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/seize-burn-block-reissue-understanding-the-legal-tools-behind-crypto-asset-recovery
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/five-key-themes-we-heard-at-crypto-compliance-connect-london-2025
Explore key takeaways from TRM Labs’ Crypto Compliance Connect in London — where financial crime experts, fintech leaders, and regulators discussed scalable crypto compliance, stablecoin oversight, public-private partnerships, and the future of entity risk monitoring.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-doj-announces-largest-ever-seizure-of-funds-related-to-crypto-scams
Today (June 18, 2025) the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking the seizure of approximately USD 225,364,961 in USDT (Tether). The funds are alleged to be the proceeds of cryptocurrency investment fraud and part of a broader money laundering scheme operating across multiple blockchain networks and exchanges.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/irans-largest-crypto-exchange-targeted-in-90m-hack
Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, has been targeted in a $90 million cyberattack. TRM Labs explores the attack and how state-aligned groups target crypto platforms.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/genius-act-passes-senate-paving-the-way-for-landmark-us-crypto-legislation
Senate passes GENIUS Act, first major US crypto bill. TRM Labs offers key data, insights, and expert analysis on stablecoin regulation and impact.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/europol-leads-international-takedown-of-longest-running-darknet-market-archetyp
Today (June 16, 2025), Europol announced the successful dismantling of Archetyp Market, the longest-running darknet drug marketplace, following a sweeping international operation coordinated across six countries.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/swedish-law-enforcement-secures-first-conviction-under-new-terrorism-financing-law
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/from-moscow-to-manhattan-how-a-crypto-payments-company-allegedly-moved-usd-530-million-into-the-us
DOJ charges Russian national for using crypto payments firm to move $530M into US, highlighting stablecoins’ role in sanctions evasion.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/fbi-special-agent-chris-wong-joins-trm-labs
Former FBI crypto expert Christopher Wong joins TRM Labs, bringing deep experience from major cases like Bitfinex and Ronin Bridge hacks.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/doj-seeks-forfeiture-of-7-7-million-in-cryptocurrency-tied-to-north-korean-it-worker-laundering-network
On June 5, 2025, the US Department of Justice filed a verified civil forfeiture complaint targeting over USD 7.7 million associated with a network of North Korean IT workers and money launderers.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/houston-museum-hack-highlights-growing-threat-of-ai-driven-crypto-scams
Hackers compromised a Houston museum Instagram account to promote an AI-generated crypto scam, highlighting the growing role of deepfakes in online fraud.
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