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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.
North Korean Hackers Stole $600M Worth of Crypto in 2023: TRM Labs
Data from TRM Labs shows that North Korean hackers stole $600 million worth of crypto in 2023. The total amount of funds stolen decreased by 30% from 2022 to 2023, after dramatically increasing the year before. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Report Finds Less Illicit Crypto Activity in Nations With Full Licensing Regimes in 2023: TRM Labs
TRM Labs' analysis was published in a report Monday that reviewed 2023 global crypto policy in 21 jurisdictions which represent 70% of global crypto exposure.
North Korea Was Responsible for Over $600M in Crypto Thefts Last Year: TRM Labs
U.S. national security officials have raised concerns about North Korea's use of stolen crypto to develop nuclear weapons.
Crypto Hack Volumes Fell by More Than 50% in 2023: TRM Labs
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."
Singapore’s Approach to Crypto Regulation
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.
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."
