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Data from TRM Labs shows that hack volumes in crypto fell by more than 50% in 2023 when compared to the year before. While the number of attacks remained relatively stable, the firm notes that the amount of funds stolen shrunk to $1.7 billion through November 2023. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down "The Chart of the Day."

Dec 29, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released the second and final tranche of responses as feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto service providers. TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Angela Ang, who is also a former MAS regulator, shares insights into Singapore's approach to digital assets and crypto regulation.

Dec 6, 2023

Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, discusses why Caroline Ellison’s testimony has been the most critical in the case so far, why sidebars in the courtroom can get heated, and whether SBF might testify as a final Hail Mary for the defense.

Oct 16, 2023

Overall usage of crypto mixer Tornado Cash dropped 90% following U.S. sanctions, a new report from blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs shows. The U.S. Department of Justice has alleged the service was used to launder more than $1 billion in illicit funds, including by North Korean hacker group Lazarus. Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Oct 12, 2023

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has released a new report on the elicit crypto ecosystem, noting Bitcoin is no longer the preferred chain for criminals. TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord discusses the key takeaways from the report, sharing insights into the latest on crypto crime and terror financing.

Jul 5, 2023

A recent TRM Labs report show crypto hacks are down 70% in Q1 2023, coming off of a record year of crypto funds stolen in 2022. TRM Labs head of legal and government affairs Ari Redbord points out the most vulnerable parts of the crypto industry, noting that exploits on bridges and protocols are still happening at an "unprecedented" speed and scale.

May 26, 2023

A new report from TRM Labs reveals crypto hacks are down significantly at the start of 2023. Roughly $400 million worth of crypto was stolen in the first quarter, that’s down roughly 70% from the same time period in 2022. Ari Redbord, TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs, joins "First Mover" to discuss the decline in crypto hacks so far this year.

May 26, 2023

Attacks on token protocols and crypto projects dropped a staggering 70% in Q1 2023 compared to the same period last year when greed and valuations ran rampant, according to a new report from security firm TRM Labs. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the drop.

May 24, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department is out with a new report warning that decentralized finance (DeFi) services that aren’t compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules pose “the most significant current illicit finance risk” in that corner of the crypto sector. TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord breaks down the Treasury Department's first analysis of hazards in the DeFi space. Plus, his outlook on the crypto regulatory framework in the U.S.

Apr 10, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department released a 40-page report stating that DeFi needs to comply with anti-money laundering rules. TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord unpacks this report titled "Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Decentralized Finance." He added, "DeFi is disintermediated...and that's the paradox we have here."

Apr 10, 2023