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TRM Labs Partners With Aussie Crypto Exchange Swyftx to Combat Scams
The program will trial an apparent global first in which Aussie crypto users who activate two-factor authentication on their cryptocurrency accounts will be paid AUD $10 worth of Bitcoin.
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.
Tornado Cash Trading Volumes Plunged After U.S. Sanctions: TRM Labs
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."
ISIS Allies Used Crypto to Raise Millions: TRM Labs
Affiliates of the notorious terrorist organization use centralized exchanges, the blockchain intelligence firm said.
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.
Crypto Ponzi Schemes Cost Victims $7.8B in 2022: TRM Labs
Bitcoin is no longer the preferred chain for such crimes as criminals have moved onto altcoins, the blockchain analytics company also reported.
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.
Crypto Hacks Are Down Significantly in 2023: TRM Labs
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.
Attackers Left Empty-Handed as Crypto Hacks Fell 70% in Q1 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.
Crypto Hacks Are Down and Hackers Tend to Return Stolen Money: TRM Labs Report
The sanctions against Tornado Cash, as well as last year's arrest of the Mango Markets infiltrator, motivate hackers to return their loot, researchers believe.
