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Working Group Sessions
Learn from leading blockchain experts across our global community of law enforcement agencies in quarterly meetings where we discuss investigative strategies, trends, and best practices for mitigating illicit use of virtual currency.
- Connect with thousands of members from around the world
- Join recurring virtual sessions tailored to your region
TRM Play-by-Play
Elevate your crypto skills with live case tracing sessions led by an expert investigator:
- Follow along step-by-step to see the investigation process in action
- Each session features one real-world case solved live, from start to finish
Past Events
North America Working Group
North America Working Group
Join Kiara Kunnes, Associate on the Law Enforcement Relations team at TRM Labs and incoming Technology Law & Policy Scholar at Georgetown Law, for a 30-minute session spotlighting real-world exposure cases—from sanctioned exchanges to terrorist financing. This presentation will demonstrate how TRM’s forensic tools disrupt illicit cryptocurrency flows. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and a sharper understanding of how to dismantle large-scale illicit networks.
APAC Working Group
APAC Working Group
In this session, we deep dive into how ransomware actors are evolving their laundering tactics to evade detection, with a special focus on emerging obfuscation methods such as cross-chain swaps, mixers, and atomic swaps. We will explore real-world tracing techniques, IP fingerprinting, and on-chain behavioral analysis used to identify perpetrators and follow the money. Gain actionable insights into how top ransomware groups like Akira, BlackSuit, and RansomHub move illicit funds and how to stay one step ahead. Join Callie Brutcher, Ransomware Lead at TRM Labs and seasoned investigator, as she shares lessons learned from tracking some of the most sophisticated ransomware operations across the globe.
APAC Working Group
APAC Working Group
In this session, we will dive into the evolving landscape of internet-facilitated drug markets, including the clear web, darknet, and encrypted messaging apps like Telegram. We will explore emerging trends such as the growing threat of synthetic opioids sourced through e-commerce platforms, especially those based in China. Join Patrick Shortis, expert in online drug markets and co-lead of TRM’s Counter-Narcotics Division, as he shares insights from over 14 years of experience investigating the digital drug trade.
EMEA Working Group
EMEA Working Group
Join our panel of seasoned blockchain investigators as they dissect the complex, evolving methods by which terrorist networks exploit digital currencies. Participants will gain insight into real-world case studies, and the collaborative effort that takes place between TRM and our partners that has proven effective in countering these illicit financial networks.
North America Working Group
North America Working Group
Please join for a practical, how-to guide of identifying and taking down websites and domains facilitating criminal conduct. Ms. Katz and her team at Brooklyn DA’s office are the best domain hunters in government and will walk through how law enforcement can leverage open source information and legal theories to disrupt illicit websites.
TRM Play-by-Play EMEA & US
TRM Play-by-Play EMEA & US
Join TRM expert investigator Casey Dougherty for the first EMEA TRM Play-by-Play session. Follow along as Casey traces cases from start to finish, demonstrating workflows, cross-chain swaps, and new UTXO features.
TRM Play-by-Play APAC
TRM Play-by-Play APAC
Join TRM expert investigator Jonno Newman for the first APAC TRM Play-by-Play session.
Follow along as Jonno traces cases from start to finish, demonstrating workflows, cross-chain swaps, and new UTXO features.
APAC Working Group
APAC Working Group
Join the November meeting as we explore insights and navigate the challenging world of cryptocurrency artifacts. We'll unpack a simple categorization method that serves as a checklist for investigators. Additionally, we'll demystify seed analysis and highlight the importance of understanding how crypto addresses are generated. Don't miss this opportunity to dive deep into the cutting-edge intersection of technology and forensic science!
TRM Play-by-Play
TRM Play-by-Play
Join TRM expert investigator Casey Dougherty for the first TRM Play-by-Play session. Follow along as Casey traces a real case from start to finish, demonstrating cross-chain swaps, custom entity usage, and CSV download features.
EMEA Working Group
EMEA Working Group
Investigators need a wide array of tools and techniques to help them investigate illicit activity on the blockchain. In this session, TRM Labs will look at some of the open source tools that are available to help identify illicit activity, to progress their investigation or to validate their findings.
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