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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

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-a-big-week-on-the-road-to-legal-clarity-with-uniswap-chief-legal-officer-katherine-minarik

Landmark SEC decisions, shifting regulations, and DeFi’s future—TRM Talks dives into a historic week in crypto law with Uniswap’s Chief Legal Officer, Katherine Minarik.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/uks-first-crypto-atm-conviction-fca-secures-4-year-sentence-against-unlicensed-operator

An unlicensed crypto ATM operator in the UK has been sentenced to four years in a landmark FCA case—marking a major step in crypto enforcement. Learn what it means for the future of regulation.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/enhancing-law-enforcements-role-in-expanding-the-us-strategic-bitcoin-reserve

Learn law enforcement's role in expanding the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This post covers the role of blockchain intelligence in disrupting and recovering funds from crypto-enabled crime, as well as key seizure strategies, legal frameworks, and actionable insights for maximizing Bitcoin retention while ensuring compliance. Read more on TRM Labs.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-takedown-of-garantex-a-notorious-crypto-exchanges-role-in-illicit-finance

Authorities have taken down Garantex, a notorious crypto exchange linked to illicit finance and sanctions violations. Learn how investigators uncovered its role in criminal networks and what this means for the global fight against crypto crime. Read more at TRM Labs.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/category-deep-dive-use-of-crypto-in-terrorist-financing-expanded-in-2024

Terrorist organizations expanded their use of cryptocurrency in 2024, with groups like ISKP and Hamas leveraging stablecoins and privacy coins for fundraising and financial operations. Read TRM’s latest deep dive from the "2025 Crypto Crime Report," exploring the evolving crypto crime landscape, key trends, and law enforcement efforts to track illicit transactions.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-treasury-sanctions-iranian-national-for-operating-darknet-market-nemesis

The US Treasury has sanctioned an Iranian national for running Nemesis, a darknet market tied to illicit crypto transactions. Learn how this action targets financial crime and disrupts illicit networks.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/bybit-hack-update-north-korea-moves-to-next-stage-of-laundering

North Korean hackers have moved to the next stage of laundering funds stolen in the Bybit hack. Discover how illicit actors are obfuscating stolen crypto and what it means for the broader fight against cybercrime.

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

TRM introduced major updates that enhance blockchain intelligence, investigative efficiency, and user experience across our platform. From expanded blockchain coverage and advanced clustering techniques to more powerful custom entities and improved tracing tools, these updates are designed to help investigators uncover insights faster and with greater confidence.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/recap-quarterly-crypto-policy-roundtable-q1-2025

TRM’s policy experts break down a high-stakes start to 2025 in crypto policy—covering US regulatory shifts, MiCA implementation, North Korea’s $1.5B Bybit hack, and the rise of AI-driven financial crime. Read the full recap of the Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable or watch the recording here.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/u-s-authorities-seize-31-million-in-uranium-finance-exploits-investigation

US authorities have seized USD 31 million linked to the Uranium Finance exploits, marking a major win in the fight against crypto-related fraud. Learn how investigators traced the stolen funds and what this means for crypto security.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-bybit-hack-following-north-koreas-largest-exploit

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-deepfakes-and-the-rise-of-ai-enabled-crime-with-hany-farid

AI is supercharging illicit activity from deepfakes to automated fraud, large-scale cyberattacks to child exploitation. In this episode Ari Redbord and Hany Farid unpack how criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence to manipulate reality, commit crimes, and challenge global security.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/category-deep-dive-sanctioned-entities-continued-to-drive-illicit-crypto-volume-in-2024

Sanctioned entities drove the majority of illicit crypto volume in 2024, despite a 33% decline in inflows year over year. See how the global sanctions landscape has evolved—including actions taken against Russian exchanges, Hamas, and Hezbollah—in our latest deep dive from TRM's 2025 Crypto Crime Report.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-expands-wallet-screening-solution-to-combat-11-billion-crypto-fraud-epidemic

TRM Labs introduces Wallet Screening for fraud prevention teams — using real-time blockchain intelligence and AI to stop crypto APP scams and protect banks, crypto exchanges, and fintechs from fraud losses.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/eu-includes-crypto-exchange-garantex-in-16th-sanctions-package-on-russia

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-links-north-korea-to-record-1-5-billion-record-hack

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/global-law-enfocement-agencies-dismantle-cybercrime-services-cracked-and-nulled

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/blockchain-intelligence-and-border-security

Cryptocurrency is reshaping transnational crime, posing new challenges for border security agencies like CBP and HSI. Learn how blockchain intelligence tools like TRM Labs help law enforcement track and disrupt illicit crypto flows tied to drug cartels, human trafficking, and money laundering. Stay ahead of evolving financial threats at the border. Read more.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/category-deep-dive-overall-2024-figures-and-declining-illicit-crypto-volume-on-tron

Crypto illicit activity on TRON dropped significantly in 2024 as overall crypto transaction volume surged 56% YoY. Explore key insights from the first chapter of TRM Labs' 2025 Crypto Crime Report, including the impact of enforcement actions, TRON’s role in reducing illicit volume, and future trends.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-libra-affair-tracking-the-memecoin-that-launched-a-scandal-in-argentina

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TRM Labs expands blockchain intelligence to The Open Network (TON), enabling financial institutions and law enforcement to detect risk, ensure compliance, and combat crypto crime. With real-time fraud alerts, wallet screening, and transaction monitoring, TRM enhances security across TON’s fast-growing ecosystem. Learn more.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/webinar-recap-the-journey-to-a-crypto-license-in-singapore

Navigating Singapore’s digital payment token service provider (DPTSP) licensing process? Learn from industry experts at TRM Labs, Drew & Napier, Curia Regis, and HashKey Singapore as they share key insights on MAS regulations, compliance best practices, and the evolving crypto licensing landscape.

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https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/cftc-secures-128-million-judgment-against-crypto-and-forex-fraudsters

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https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-brings-best-in-class-blockchain-intelligence-to-developers-building-on-unichain

TRM Labs integrates with Unichain by Uniswap Labs, delivering cutting-edge blockchain intelligence to developers building secure, compliant, and scalable DeFi applications. With industry-leading compliance and risk management tools, this partnership empowers builders to innovate with confidence. Learn more about how TRM Labs is enhancing trust and security on Unichain.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/now-live-the-2025-crypto-crime-report

Discover key insights from TRM Labs' 2025 Crypto Crime Report — including the latest trends in illicit crypto activity, ransomware, sanctions evasion, and hacks. Learn how crypto-related crime evolved in 2024 and what to expect in 2025.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/canadian-national-charged-with-stealing-65-million-in-crypto-from-two-defi-protocols

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-and-predicate-join-forces-to-launch-the-first-decentralized-policy-infrastructure-for-blockchain-applications

TRM Labs, a global leader in blockchain intelligence, has partnered with Predicate, a decentralized transaction prerequisites protocol, to create the first-ever decentralized policy infrastructure.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/a-blueprint-for-the-trump-administrations-first-100-days-in-crypto-policy-mitigating-illicit-finance-while-driving-innovation

Discover how the Trump administration's first 100 days could reshape US crypto policy, balancing innovation with national security. Explore strategies to combat illicit finance, strengthen blockchain intelligence, and establish regulatory clarity to position the US as a leader in digital financial technology.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/crypto-godfather-and-lasd-detective-agree-to-plead-guilty-to-violating-civil-rights-of-business-rivals-and-tax-crimes