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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-2026

In 2026, 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/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.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/may-2025-product-highlights-leveling-up-blockchain-intelligence-workflows

Discover TRM’s May 2025 product updates — including expanded blockchain coverage, enhanced indirect risk detection, and new tools for large-scale investigations — designed to help crypto investigators and compliance teams work smarter across 40+ supported blockchains.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/toward-clarity-a-new-framework-for-digital-assets-in-the-us

Yesterday, lawmakers in the House Financial Services and Agriculture Committees introduced the bipartisan Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a sweeping 200-plus page proposal to bring long-awaited regulatory certainty to the US digital asset ecosystem.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/huione-guarantee-and-xinbi-still-operating-on-telegram-despite-ban-underscoring-illicit-actors-persistence

Despite a Telegram ban, Huione and Xinbi are still operating on the platform. TRM traces the links between the two services, which continue to facilitate scam funds.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-trm-labs-regulatory-action-tracker

Stay ahead of crypto enforcement trends with TRM’s Regulatory Action Tracker — a global view of regulatory actions, penalties, and compliance risks shaping the future of cryptocurrency oversight.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/ofac-sanctions-philippines-entity-including-crypto-addresses-for-facilitating-pig-butchering

On May 29, 2025, OFAC sanctioned Philippines-based Funnull Technology Inc. for enabling cyber scams linked to $200M+ in US losses. Learn how Funnull supports pig butchering, phishing, and online gambling fraud using cloud infrastructure and crypto.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/new-drones-old-tactics-how-iran-uses-crypto-to-fund-conflict-and-evade-sanctions

As Iran unveils new drones, TRM Labs looks at the regime's use of crypto to facilitate sanctions evasion, proxy financing, and asymmetric warfare across borders.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/operation-raptor-the-largest-darknet-takedown-in-history

This week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the results of Operation RapTor—an unprecedented international crackdown on darknet narcotics trafficking. The takedown included the Incognito darknet market.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/breaking-federal-judge-overturns-all-criminal-convictions-in-mango-markets-case-against-avraham-eisenberg

Judge throws out guilty verdict against Avraham Eisenberg in Mango Markets exploit

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-rise-of-wrench-attacks-and-crypto-related-violent-crime

Wrench attacks are escalating worldwide, with crypto holders, executives, and their families targeted through violence and coercion. Explore recent cases in France, the US, UK, and Canada, learn how criminals bypass digital security, and discover steps you can take to reduce your risk.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/mission-impossible-and-the-growing-threat-of-ai-enabled-crime

The final Mission: Impossible films dramatize the rise of an uncontrollable AI threat—mirroring the real-world surge in AI-enabled crime that TRM Labs, along with law enforcement and national security agencies, is working to confront through advanced detection, tracing, and intelligence tools.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/sextortion-deepfakes-and-the-financial-infrastructure-behind-digital-exploitation

On May 19, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law, creating the first federal criminal penalties for distributing non-consensual explicit imagery. This includes artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes, which can be used for sextortion, and revenge porn. In the wake of the new law TRM's new report discusses how criminals are using AI and crypto to facilitate sextortion.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/eu-and-uk-crackdown-on-russian-hybrid-threat-networks-military-and-energy-supply-chains

On May 20, 2025, the European Union and the United Kingdom launched a coordinated sanctions campaign targeting Russia’s evolving hybrid warfare infrastructure, coinciding with the EU’s 17th sanctions package. These sweeping measures were introduced in response to both Russia’s continued war of aggression in Ukraine.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-crypto-maturity-model-how-law-enforcement-agencies-are-scaling-blockchain-intelligence

Discover how law enforcement agencies are evolving their crypto investigative capabilities. The crypto maturity model outlines four key stages to scale blockchain intelligence and combat rising crypto crime.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/doj-uses-organized-crime-statute-in-263-million-cryptocurrency-theft-money-laundering-and-home-invasion-conspiracy

US Department of Justices Uses RICO organized crime statute in a sweeping four-count superseding indictment charging 12 additional individuals in money laundering, home invasion and crypto theft conspiracy.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/key-suspect-in-190m-nomad-bridge-exploit-extradited-to-the-united-states

Israeli authorities have arrested and approved the extradition of Alexander Gurevich, a suspect in the USD 190 million Nomad Bridge exploit. This milestone case highlights the evolving laundering tactics used in DeFi hacks — including chain-hopping, mixers, and privacy coins — and showcases global law enforcement collaboration. Learn how TRM Labs supported efforts to trace illicit crypto activity across borders.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/lockbit-leak-provides-insight-into-raas-enterprise

LockBit’s panel breach exposed 62K+ Bitcoin wallets, affiliate data, and ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ops—offering rare intel for law enforcement, defenders, and regulators.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/vibe-engineering-in-the-age-of-vibe-coding

Discover how TRM Labs engineers use AI coding tools like Cursor to boost productivity, navigate complexity, and shape the future of autonomous software.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/thai-police-arrest-five-in-major-crypto-laundering-crackdown

Thai authorities, with support from the United States Secret Service, have arrested five individuals and dismantled a sprawling illicit cryptocurrency network operating across Thailand.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/april-2025-product-highlights-accelerating-investigations-across-blockchains

Discover TRM’s April 2025 product updates, including new blockchain support, real-time asset pricing, and new tools to streamline complex investigations.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/ai-enabled-fraud-how-scammers-are-exploiting-generative-ai

Reports of generative AI-enabled scams rose 456% in a year, driven by deepfakes and AI agents. Learn how scammers are using genAI to impersonate public figures, automate fraud, and how TRM Labs is helping disrupt AI-driven crypto crime.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/exch-remains-active-despite-shutdown-how-the-bybit-hack-linked-exchange-continues-to-enable-laundering-of-csam-funds

Despite its shutdown, eXch continues laundering CSAM funds via API access. TRM links it to Lazarus Group’s Bybit hack and mixed-pool infrastructure.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/treasury-moves-against-huione-group-in-landmark-action-targeting-global-cybercrime-infrastructure

In a sweeping move that underscores the reach of US financial authorities in combating cybercrime, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has designated Cambodia-based Huione Group as a “primary money laundering concern” under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/grinex-emerges-as-likely-garantex-rebrand

Following the global takedown of sanctioned crypto exchange Garantex, TRM Labs analyzes the emergence of Grinex — a likely rebrand based in Kyrgyzstan — and the role of the A7A5 stablecoin in sanctions evasion. Learn how high-risk platforms like Grinex, ABCEX, and Rapira are reshaping the crypto risk landscape for compliance teams worldwide.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/a-record-breaking-year-for-cybercrime-key-findings-from-the-fbis-2024-ic3-report

This week, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing a record-setting year for cyber-enabled crime in the United States. The report highlights USD 16.6 billion in reported losses across more than 859,000 complaints.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/in-wake-of-doj-indictment-of-iranian-operator-of-darknet-market-nemesis-trm-shares-new-data-on-dnms

TRM Shares New Data on darknet markets in wake of DOJ indictment against Iranian national Behrouz Parsarad for operating darknet market Nemesis.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/from-uavs-to-sanctions-evasion-how-the-houthis-use-crypto

Explore how the Houthis leverage cryptocurrency for sanctions evasion, weapons procurement, and illicit financing. TRM Labs uncovers on-chain activity, crypto infrastructure, and the broader implications for law enforcement, regulators, and the crypto industry.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/what-the-first-quarter-of-mica-tells-us-about-casp-authorizations

As MiCA takes effect across the EU, early trends show where Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) are gaining authorization—and where gaps remain. Explore how this new regulatory era is reshaping Europe’s crypto landscape.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-law-enforcement-dismantles-24m-dark-web-crypto-laundering-network

The FBI and DOJ dismantled a $24 million dark web crypto laundering operation run by Anurag Murarka, using blockchain intelligence, undercover buys, and digital forensics to trace illicit funds, unmask the operator, and target a global network facilitating crime through encrypted platforms.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/march-2025-product-highlights-bridging-on-chain-insights-and-field-investigations

Discover how TRM’s latest product updates are helping agencies bridge on-chain insights and strengthen field investigations using blockchain intelligence.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/europol-and-german-authorities-lead-global-takedown-of-darknet-child-exploitation-platform-kidflix

Global law enforcement dismantles Kidflix, a major CSAM darknet platform, with TRM's support in tracing crypto used to fund and conceal child exploitation.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-treasury-sanctions-houthi-financial-networks-including-eight-crypto-addresses

US Treasury sanctions Houthi financial network, including 8 crypto wallets, to disrupt terror financing tied to Iran’s IRGC-QF and UAV equipment.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/category-deep-dive-illicit-drug-sales-grew-and-expanded-outside-of-darknet-marketplaces-in-2024

Illicit drug sales using crypto surged past USD 2.4 billion in 2024 — driven by a shift away from darknet markets and toward encrypted platforms like Telegram. Explore the latest data and emerging trends in this excerpt from TRM Labs' "2025 Crypto Crime Report."

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/doj-seizes-usd-8-2m-tied-to-pig-butchering-scheme

The US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio filed a civil forfeiture complaint against over USD 8.2 million in USDT tied to a sprawling pig butchering scheme targeting victims across the United States.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-evolving-csam-landscape-vendors-increasingly-leveraging-ai-as-they-return-to-the-dark-web

An analysis of the shifting child sexual abuse materials landscape as vendors move to darknet marketplaces amid heightened enforcement on the surface web.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-partners-with-canton-network-to-strengthen-risk-management-on-privacy-enabled-networks

TRM Labs joins Canton Network as a Supporting Validator providing on-chain AML monitoring to advance privacy-enabled networks. Learn more.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/category-deep-dive-scam-and-fraud-volumes-declined-in-2024-but-remain-a-significant-threat

In 2024, crypto fraud schemes like Ponzi scams and financial grooming continued to evolve — with fraudsters leveraging AI and decentralized tools to defraud victims. Explore key findings from TRM’s 2025 Crypto Crime Report on the illicit use of crypto in scams, and what it means for investigators, regulators, and compliance teams.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/thai-police-arrest-german-national-for-selling-csam-in-the-dark-web-based-on-tip-from-hsi

Thai police arrested a CSAM darknet operator after an HSI tip. TRM Labs supported crypto tracing that led to the takedown.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/category-deep-dive-2-2-billion-was-stolen-in-crypto-related-hacks-in-2024

Crypto-related hacks surged in 2024, with $2.2 billion stolen—up 17% from 2023. North Korea led the charge, stealing nearly $800 million. Explore key trends in DeFi attacks, private key compromises, and laundering tactics. Read the full breakdown from this excerpt from TRM Labs' 2025 Crypto Crime Report.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/category-deep-dive-ransomware-demands-reached-an-all-time-high-in-2024

Ransomware attacks surged in 2024, with over 5,635 publicly reported incidents and record-breaking ransom demands. TRM’s threat intelligence reveals shifting laundering tactics, new ransomware groups, and key sector targets. Learn how global law enforcement is combating this evolving cyber threat in this excerpt from TRM's 2025 Crypto Crime Report.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-and-magnet-forensics-join-forces-to-merge-digital-forensics-and-blockchain-intelligence

TRM Labs and Magnet Forensics join forces to merge digital forensics and blockchain intelligence