Ari Redbord
Criminal use of crypto spikes after years of steady decline, TRM report says
While the increasingly professional bad guys' crypto rocketed to $158 billion in 2025, it's still a decreasing share of overall digital assets activity.
U.S. Surging in Crypto Activity Under Trump: TRM Labs Report
While the growth still trails India's boom, digital assets activity jumped 50% in the U.S. in six months, cementing it further as the top global marketplace.
Crypto Offers Answer to Money Laundering Crisis: Global Alert Network Called 'Beacon'
An industry-wide project led by TRM Labs is officially going live, and includes law enforcement and the major exchanges such as Coinbase and Binance.
Investors Need Privacy in a 'More and More Open Financial System,' Legal Expert Says
TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord weighs in on the balance between decentralized control and customer protection in the crypto ecosystem. Plus, the significance of privacy enhancing technologies in the rapidly evolving financial system.
How to Protect Yourself From Crypto Hacks and Scams
Ari Redbord, Head of Legal and Government Affairs at TRM Labs, joins CoinDesk in this episode of open forum to address viewers' questions on crypto security and scam protection. Plus, the significance of securely storing private keys offline and tips for recognizing and protecting against scams.
Running With Crypto: 5 Questions With TRM Labs' Ari Redbord
TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord answers five rapid fire questions from CoinDesk including the major concern in the crypto sector in 2024, his crypto hack education outlook and the runs he has been on with crypto folks.
Hacks Involving North Korea Are 'Even Greater Problem': Legal Experts
Ari Redbord, Head of Legal and Government Affairs at TRM Labs, joins "First Mover" to discuss the emerging hacks and exploits in the crypto industry in 2024. Plus, insights on the national security threat posed by hacks that involve North Korea.
How Heated Sidebars During the SBF Trial Could Impact the Jury’s Decision
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.
Crypto Criminals Have Moved On From Bitcoin to Other Altcoins: TRM Labs
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.
DeFi Is Most 'Vulnerable' to Crypto Hacks: TRM Labs
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.
