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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

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-announces-comprehensive-blockchain-intelligence-coverage-for-ton

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.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-new-frontiers-in-finance-a-journey-from-state-banking-supervisor-to-compliance-leader

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

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-uk-and-australia-target-zservers-and-lockbit-affiliates

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

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/from-bigquery-to-lakehouse-how-we-built-a-petabyte-scale-data-analytics-platform-part-1

Discover how TRM Labs' engineering team built a petabyte-scale data lakehouse using Apache Iceberg and StarRocks to power high-performance blockchain analytics. Learn why they moved beyond BigQuery and distributed Postgres, how they optimized for multi-environment scalability, and what their real-world benchmarks reveal about modern data architecture. Read now to explore cutting-edge insights into data lakehouse performance, cost efficiency, and future-proof scalability.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-rise-of-ai-enabled-crime-exploring-the-evolution-risks-and-responses-to-ai-powered-criminal-enterprises

Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the criminal landscape in TRM Labs’ latest report, "The Rise of AI-Enabled Crime." Explore real-world cases of AI-driven cyberattacks, deepfake scams, and financial fraud; uncover the strategies law enforcement, policymakers, and security experts are using to combat these emerging threats; and learn about the role of blockchain intelligence in building a safer, more secure financial system.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/t3-financial-crime-unit-spanish-authorities-freeze-26-4m-in-crypto-scheme

Spain’s Guardia Civil and the T3 Financial Crime Unit freeze $26.4M in crypto linked to a major money laundering network. Discover how TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs are working together and leveraging blockchain intelligence to combat financial crime and secure digital assets.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-a-former-treasury-official-talks-stablecoin-compliance-policy-and-regulation

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/spains-guardia-civil-in-coordination-with-t3-disrupts-criminal-enterprise

Spain’s Guardia Civil, in partnership with T3 Financial Crime Unit, has dismantled a major money laundering network linked to organized crime. With EUR 27 million in cryptocurrency seized, this operation underscores the power of blockchain intelligence in combating financial crime. Learn how TRM Labs, Tether, and TRON are working with global law enforcement to disrupt illicit crypto activities.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/unpacking-trumps-executive-order-on-digital-financial-technology

Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” marking a pivotal shift in US policy on digital assets and financial innovation. The directive aims to bolster the nation’s leadership in blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies while emphasizing innovation, regulatory clarity, and the protection of individual freedoms and monetary sovereignty.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/understanding-the-use-of-cryptocurrencies-by-cartels

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/tracing-trump

Learn about the rise of $TRUMP—the Solana-based memecoin launched by Donald Trump—its market impact, and the concerns surrounding its legitimacy. Explore its structured release, security measures, and how TRM Labs monitors its transactions to ensure transparency in the evolving crypto space.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/crypto-investment-firm-founder-pleads-guilty-to-defrauding-thousands-of-investors-of-over-9m-in-ponzi-scheme

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/report-teaser-proportion-of-illicit-volume-of-crypto-dropped-51-in-2024

The 2024 crypto crime landscape showed significant shifts, marked by decreases in illicit volumes. This blog features key highlights from TRM’s upcoming 2024 Crypto Crime report. Learn more and see the highlights.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-future-money-how-crypto-ai-and-the-technology-revolution-are-changing-finance

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/recap-quarterly-crypto-policy-roundtable-q4-2024

Discover key crypto policy trends from 2024 in TRM's Quarterly Crypto Policy Roundtable recap. Explore insights on APAC, EMEA, and Americas regulations; MiCA preparations; Trump’s reelection impact; and predictions for 2025.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/roundtable-recap-how-to-leverage-blockchains-for-good-part-2

Discover insights from the 2024 GFTN Insights Forum in Singapore, where global leaders explored how blockchain technology combats financial crime, protects consumers, and fosters financial inclusion. Learn actionable strategies for transparency, collaboration, and building trust in the evolving financial ecosystem.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/squid-game-season-2-a-window-into-popular-culture-and-crypto-scams

Explore how "Squid Game" Season 2 reflects real-world crypto scams, including rug pulls and memecoin fraud — with insights into trends, cases, and tips for staying vigilant.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-blockchain-intelligence-delivers-a-10-000-roi-for-government-agencies

Discover how blockchain intelligence tools deliver a 10,000% ROI in asset recovery, enabling governments to seize billions from cybercriminals. Learn more in the latest white paper from TRM Labs.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/t3-financial-crime-unit-marks-enforcement-victory-100-million-in-criminal-assets-frozen-across-five-continents

Learn more about T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU)—a collaboration between TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs—and their recent milestone of freezing more than USDT 100 million in criminal assets globally, passing a significant milestone in its fight against cryptocurrency-related financial crime.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-how-the-us-treasury-combats-illicit-finance-in-the-cryptoverse

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/virginia-man-convicted-for-crypto-financing-scheme-to-isis

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/2024-trm-wrapped

From customer wins and policy updates to major product releases, recap the highlights from 2024

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/treasury-sanctions-houthi-financial-facilitators-and-five-cryptocurrency-addresses

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-tradfi-to-defi-how-standard-chartered-is-building-the-bridge-to-the-future-of-finance

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/california-dfpi-releases-comprehensive-data-on-crypto-atms-trm-analyzed-the-data

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-achieves-fedramp-high-authorization-strengthening-federal-offerings

TRM Labs strengthens its commitment to US Federal customers with FedRAMP High authorization, paving the way for enhanced security and compliance for blockchain intelligence in partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/crypto-and-consumer-protection-unpacking-the-effect-of-recent-regulatory-developments-on-the-uk-market

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/tracking-the-hawk-tuah-memecoin-launch-on-solana

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-winds-and-waves-that-shaped-the-global-crypto-policy-landscape-in-2024

In this year’s Global Crypto Policy Review & Outlook 2024/25 report, TRM's team of experts reviewed the major crypto policy, enforcement, and innovation developments in 24 jurisdictions, representing approximately 70% of global crypto exposure. Read the report now.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/november-2024-product-highlights-smarter-and-easier

Explore TRM’s latest updates: UTXO tracing, enhanced exposure analysis, improved scam support, and a refreshed TRM Certified Investigator certification.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-investigators-used-blockchain-intelligence-to-take-down-bitcoin-bonnie-and-clyde

Learn how investigators used blockchain intelligence in the Bitfinex hack investigation, and learn about the colorful characters behind the most lucrative heist in history on Netflix's "Biggest Heist Ever," streaming now.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/2024-trends-crypto-adoption-and-illicit-activity-by-country

Explore the shifts and trends shaping cryptocurrency adoption around the world — including the penetration of cryptocurrency usage in different countries, and the nations currently experiencing the highest rates of illicit crypto exposure.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/uks-nca-and-us-treasurys-ofac-take-action-against-key-players-in-russian-global-money-laundering-network

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-talking-crypto-tax-policy-and-guitar-riffs-with-the-irs-seth-wilks

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-4-pillars-of-effective-sanctions-compliance-programs

In this post, we explore four of the most critical capabilities to consider when choosing a blockchain intelligence solution, as well as the characteristics of the best sanctions compliance teams within crypto exchanges, fintechs, and financial institutions.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/webinar-recap-navigating-risk-in-crypto-payments

In this webinar recap blog, we explore the key considerations for crypto payments risk management programs, plus practical tips for fintech compliance teams. Don't miss these insights from Angela Ang (Senior Policy Advisor, TRM Labs), Aaron Chua (Regional Head of Compliance, Fazz Financial and StraitsX) and Rodrigo Peiteado (Financial Crime Intelligence Lead at BVNK).

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/foreign-national-pleads-guilty-to-laundering-millions-in-cryptocurrency-scam-proceeds

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-chainabuse-named-official-reporting-partner-for-operation-shamrock

TRM's Chainabuse is now the official reporting partner for Operation Shamrock. Operation Shamrock provides law enforcement with education and resources to help them more successfully seize illicit funds and disrupt cybercrime.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-ancient-coins-to-a-3-6-billion-laptop-the-evolution-of-money-with-the-smithsonians-dr-ellen-feingold-and-former-irs-ci-special-agent-chris-janczewski

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/unmasking-pig-butchering-scams-the-4-billion-crypto-scheme-preying-on-vulnerable-investors

Pig butchering scams have cost victims billions. Explore how these fraudsters manipulate trust and launder crypto funds, and what’s being done to stop them.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-russian-style-dead-drops-are-transforming-online-drug-sales

Learn about the mechanics of "dead drops" — a method by which illicit drugs are hidden in public places for customers to find — and explore how this predominantly Russian practice has expanded into other global markets, including Korea, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and Western Europe.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/ilya-lichtenstein-sentenced-for-role-in-bitfinex-hack-in-razzlekhan-case-as-government-recovers-about-10-billion-in-stolen-funds

Learn about the Bitfinex investigation — which resulted in the largest seizure in US history — led by former IRS-CI Special Agent Chris Janczewski (TRM’s Head of Global Investigations), and unpack the details of Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan's sentencings.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/doj-and-fbi-charge-and-arrest-nigerian-national-in-case-involving-2-4-million-romance-scam

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-securities-to-sanctions-a-perspective-on-the-legal-issues-defining-the-crypto-space-with-matt-mcguire

In the episode of TRM Talks, Matt McGuire, Partner at Arktouro shares his perspective on the key legal issues in the cryptoverse,

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-and-code-enter-strategic-partnership-to-enable-aml-and-travel-rule-compliance-in-korea

Learn about TRM Labs strategic partnership with CODE, which helps Korean businesses and financial institutions improve their anti-money laundering (AML) programs and maintain compliance with Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Travel Rule

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-and-flashpoint-join-forces-to-enhance-visibility-into-cyberattacks-involving-cryptocurrencies

TRM Labs, a global leader in blockchain intelligence, and Flashpoint, a global leader in threat intelligence, have joined forces to integrate their intelligence networks and give customers unprecedented visibility into cybercriminal activity on blockchain networks.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/us-doj-brings-charges-in-230-million-crypto-laundering-case

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/crypto-crime-in-russia-ransomware-sanctions-evasion-and-disinformation

Discover the extensive role of Russian-speaking actors in crypto crime, covering ransomware, sanctions evasion, and their influence on global security and disinformation.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-talks-reacting-to-the-pig-butchering-scourge-with-prosecutor-erin-west

In the episode of TRM Talks, prosecutor Erin West of the REACT Task Force discusses the double victimization of pig butchering scams, the importance of a whole of government and private sector approach, and how stopping scams from happening in the first place is the key.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/fbi-creates-token-project-in-trojan-horse-crypto-operation-that-seizes-25-million

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/ransomware-in-2024-latest-trends-mounting-threats-and-the-government-response

Examine the evolving landscape of ransomware in 2024, including the latest trends, high-profile attacks, and international responses to combat the growing threat.

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/fbi-cleveland-and-us-attorneys-office-for-northern-district-of-ohio-freeze-and-seize-illicit-crypto-proceeds

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https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-rise-of-monero-traceability-challenges-and-research-review

Researchers at TRM Labs recently published a peer-reviewed paper that assesses the viability of various heuristics to trace Monero—a popular privacy coin. Continue reading.