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Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, joined us to discuss how the firm's blockchain intelligence solutions help financial institutions, crypto businesses, and government agencies detect and investigate crypto-related financial crime and fraud. Recorded on July 13th.Topics:- TRM Labs blockchain intelligence- Tracking and preventing Crypto fraud - AI and Crypto scams - Misconceptions about crypto investigations

On this episode, host Dave Wennergren talks with our 2026 Innovation Champion award winner Brittany Gains from CMS and Innovation Impact Award winners Rita Martess and Christopher Wong from TRM Labs.Guests:Brittany Gaines, special assistant, CPI Front Office, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-gaines-79a657121/ Rita Martess, Blockchain Intelligence, TRM Labs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-martess/ Christopher Wong, Global Investigator, TRM Labs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-wong-93b082285/ Additional Resources:To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On CoinDesk's The Policy Protocol, Renato Mariotti is joined by guest host Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, for a conversation on the politics of the CLARITY Act, the state-vs-federal fight over prediction markets, and Wisconsin's invocation of an 1849 law that could bar prediction-market users from voting. And, they sit down with Rachel Anderica, Head of Global Operations at Anchorage Digital, who walks through Anchorage's agentic banking build inside its OCC trust and a "cashless reserves" model in partnership with JPMorgan. Plus, the hosts name the TradFi endorsers of CLARITY — BlackRock, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs — as the Person of the Week. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Find out more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ realfi.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Ledn provides a secure and transparent way to access liquidity while maintaining your bitcoin holdings. Perfect 8 year track record of keeping clients assets safe. Don't sell your bitcoin. Get a bitcoin-backed loan. Check out your rate by using their loan calculator at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ledn.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - JPEG Trading is a global proprietary trading firm specializing in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance markets. From market structure and liquidity provision to quantitative trading strategies, JPEG Trading operates across the full spectrum of blockchain-based assets. Follow @jpegtrading on X to stay ahead of the latest developments in digital asset markets:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/jpegtrading⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Timecodes: 00:00 Cold Open: Wisconsin's 1849 Voting Law 01:13 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 01:29 Ari Redbord Joins as Guest Host 02:13 CLARITY's Law Enforcement Provisions 03:05 'Burn and Reissue': Getting Funds Back to Victims 04:19 The Politics: Why the Votes Aren't There 06:26 Prediction Markets and the CFTC Battle 08:04 Wisconsin's 1849 Law and the Right to Vote 09:53 Federalism, Circuit Splits, and the Road to SCOTUS 11:10 The HFSC Scam Report and AI at Scale 14:04 Rachel Anderika of Anchorage Digital Joins 14:34 Who's Liable When an Agent Moves Money? 18:56 OCC Rulemaking, Secondary Markets, and Sanctions 20:40 'Cashless Reserves' with JPMorgan Tokenized Funds 22:53 Trash Talk: The Skinny Master Account 24:29 Person of the Week: The TradFi Endorsers of CLARITY

For previous generations, getting married was often followed by buying a home and starting a family. But for a growing number of millennials, that script is changing. More couples are choosing the DINK lifestyle—dual income, no kids—prioritising financial stability, personal fulfilment and the freedom to build a life on their own terms. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Wang Yi Jie, Regional Marketing Lead at TRM Labs to find out why more are millennials feeling comfortable making a choice that was once seen as unconventional, and what is it about the DINK lifestyle that makes it a good one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The illegal wildlife trade is the fourth-biggest criminal market on the planet — behind only narcotics, counterfeiting, and human trafficking. And like any criminal trade of that scale, there's a hugely sophisticated network behind it, moving billions.This week's episode was recorded in the media room at the United for Wildlife Business Forum in London, set up by the Royal Foundation.Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Esteban Castaño, CEO and Co-Founder of TRM Labs, and Tricia Raxter, Director of Intelligence & Analysis at United for Wildlife, to ask: can following the money disrupt the illegal wildlife trade?The panel discuss: how this trade moves through the financial system, how crypto and online marketplaces have supercharged the industry, and what tools can help us fight back.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEditor: Dominic DelargyCheck out our new short-film Yes, Chef! here. Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here.____________________________________The Laundry explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism — dissecting headline news, unpacking regulatory trends, and examining the real-world consequences of non-compliance.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise.Get in touch: laundry@strise.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Onchain analytics splits into two buckets: Research & Reporting (Dune dashboards, DeFi volume, DAO treasuries) and Risk & Compliance, which layers on attribution (naming wallet clusters) and risk scoring (sanctions, AML exposure) using tools like Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic.This episode focuses on the Risk & Compliance side with Leopoldt Jansen Van Vuuren, Head of Onchain Analytics at Provenance, a compliance firm serving 400+ clients across 18 jurisdictions in VASPs, crypto funds, tokenised offerings, and DAOs.✅ OUR RESOURCES

I'm Blake, and Tracey is taking a well-earned break this week, but I'm joined by a very special guest co-host, Jonno Newman from TRM Labs.If you haven't come across TRM before, they're one of the world's leading blockchain intelligence firms, working with governments, law enforcement agencies and some of the biggest crypto businesses on the planet to investigate hacks, trace stolen funds and follow the money on-chain. Jonno, great to have you with us.And you've picked a fascinating week to jump in.

Ari Redbord sits down with Katherine, Jessi, and Vy to talk about SEC clarity, the onshore perps boom, and DeFi's opsec problem — plus why the U.S. should hack North Korea back. Thank you to our sponsor! Cape: Your biggest crypto vulnerability isn't your wallet, it's your phone number. Cape is America's privacy-first mobile carrier that rotates your SIM identity daily and blocks SIM swaps before they happen. Get 33% off your first six months at https://cape.co/unchained (use code: UNCHAINED). The hosts of DEX in the City spend every week breaking down crypto's legal fights. This time, they're the ones answering the questions. Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, sits down with Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, Jessi Brooks, and Vy Le for a wide-ranging conversation on where crypto's regulatory and security battles are actually headed. Vy traces her path from SEC enforcement to her case for "tech-neutral" rules: regulators should regulate outcomes, not technology. Katherine explains why DCMs have become crypto's hottest acronym, as true perps and prediction markets move onshore. And Jessi makes her push to stop calling North Korea's hacks "illicit finance" and start naming them a national security threat: Pyongyang, she notes, is funding a weapons program with stolen crypto. Ari goes further — if North Korea can steal hundreds of millions from DeFi, the U.S. should steal it back. Vy pushes back on the panic over the recent hacks: most, she argues, weren't broken smart contracts at all, just sloppy operational security. The conversation covers SEC clarity, the CFTC's moment, DeFi security, on-chain privacy, and what it really takes to keep the ecosystem safe. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ari Redbord - Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs and Host of TRM Talks Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, General Counsel. Previously held senior legal roles across DeFi and centralized exchanges. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessi Brooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, General Counsel at Ribbit Capital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vy Le⁠⁠⁠ - Co-host of DEX in the City and General Counsel of Veda Timestamps

Ari Redbord sits down with Katherine, Jessi, and Vy to talk about SEC clarity, the onshore perps boom, and DeFi's opsec problem — plus why the U.S. should hack North Korea back. Thank you to our sponsor! Cape: Your biggest crypto vulnerability isn't your wallet, it's your phone number. Cape is America's privacy-first mobile carrier that rotates your SIM identity daily and blocks SIM swaps before they happen. Get 33% off your first six months at https://cape.co/unchained (use code: UNCHAINED). The hosts of DEX in the City spend every week breaking down crypto's legal fights. This time, they're the ones answering the questions. Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, sits down with Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, Jessi Brooks, and Vy Le for a wide-ranging conversation on where crypto's regulatory and security battles are actually headed. Vy traces her path from SEC enforcement to her case for "tech-neutral" rules: regulators should regulate outcomes, not technology. Katherine explains why DCMs have become crypto's hottest acronym, as true perps and prediction markets move onshore. And Jessi makes her push to stop calling North Korea's hacks "illicit finance" and start naming them a national security threat: Pyongyang, she notes, is funding a weapons program with stolen crypto. Ari goes further — if North Korea can steal hundreds of millions from DeFi, the U.S. should steal it back. Vy pushes back on the panic over the recent hacks: most, she argues, weren't broken smart contracts at all, just sloppy operational security. The conversation covers SEC clarity, the CFTC's moment, DeFi security, on-chain privacy, and what it really takes to keep the ecosystem safe. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ari Redbord - Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs and Host of TRM Talks Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, General Counsel. Previously held senior legal roles across DeFi and centralized exchanges. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessi Brooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, General Counsel at Ribbit Capital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vy Le⁠⁠⁠ - Co-host of DEX in the City and General Counsel of Veda Timestamps

Behind every laundered transaction is a real victim, a real crime, and a real reason to do this work well. That conviction has shaped Sophie Bowler's entire career — from her first job working on the EU's Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive as an intern in Brussels, to her current role as Global Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Zodia Custody.In this conversation with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, Sophie traces her path from the European Parliament to leading risk and compliance across six jurisdictions.She unpacks what it really took to secure Zodia's MiCA license in Luxembourg in December 2024 and explains how the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has forced firms to rethink vendor risk, criticality assessments, and continuity from the ground up.Sophie shares why Zodia joined TRM's Beacon Network, how real-time information sharing across the industry has changed the speed at which illicit funds can be identified and interdicted, and why this kind of coordinated response is uniquely possible in crypto.

Recorded live at Consensus Miami 2025, I sat down with Ari Redbord — Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs and former federal prosecutor at the DOJ — to talk about following illicit money through the blockchain, the Beacon Network, AI in law, and why human connection matters more than ever in the age of automation. Plus: shoes.This episode is sponsored by FirstRead — the AI-powered legal assistant that reads, marks up, and chats through contracts right inside your Word document. If you're a founder, builder, or anyone dealing with legal agreements, FirstRead is a game-changer.

North Korea isn't just hacking crypto anymore, it's studying it, infiltrating it, and turning DeFi's weakest links into a state-run revenue machine. This time around, Ryan and David sit down with Ari Redbord of TRM Labs to unpack the Drift hack, the $6B DPRK crypto crime machine, how stolen funds move through THORChain, Bitcoin, OTC desks, and Chinese laundering networks, and why the fightback may require everything from better DeFi security to real-time Beacon alerts and offensive cyber. ---

Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, talks about the insane background behind the $285 million Drift Protocol crypto heist, how law enforcement agencies are investigating ransomware-linked cryptocurrency wallets, and how effective sanctions are on cybercrime.

On this debut episode of CoinDesk's new show The Policy Protocol, co-hosts Renato Mariotti and Rebecca Rettig break down Schwab's rollout of crypto to nearly 40 million brokerage accounts and the Kelp DAO hack tied to North Korea. Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, joins to make the case for going on offense against DPRK hackers and cracking down on non-compliant offshore exchanges. - Timecodes: 00:29 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 00:56 Schwab Opens Crypto to 38M Brokerage Accounts 02:51 Aave and Kelp DAO Hack: Another DPRK Exploit 05:40 Ari Redbord of TRM Labs Joins 05:57 Going on Offense Against North Korean Hackers 06:58 Is DeFi Failing, or Are Bridges the Weak Link? 08:38 Did Aave Vet Assets Closely Enough? 11:37 Best Practices for DeFi 12:53 Person of the Week: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals 14:02 Prediction Markets Headed to the Supreme Court? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Welcome back to the Crypto Curious podcast!Trace is away this week, so we have Blake and Jonno Newman from TRM Labs on the mic.

Host David Shiple covers major cybersecurity news: investigators attribute a record $285 million April 1 hack of crypto platform Drift Protocol to North Korea, describing a three-week setup involving a fake "Carbon Vote Token," wash trading to inflate value, social engineering to pre-approve backdoored transactions, Drift's removal of a timelock, and rapid collateralized withdrawals that crashed Drift's token and are now tracked by TRM Labs; the report notes North Korea's 2025 crypto theft total of $2.5B and lifetime total surpassing $7B after this incident, alongside mention of a North Korea-linked supply-chain compromise of the widely used Axios package. Stryker Medical says it has fully recovered from a March 11 Iran-linked wiper attack that used a compromised admin account and Microsoft Intune, prompting Microsoft guidance on multi-admin approval for wipes. The FBI labels a suspected China-linked breach of a U.S. surveillance system a "major incident," likening it to the 2024 Salt Typhoon campaign, while Sen. Mark Warner cites staffing cuts and leadership turmoil at CISA. TechCrunch reports embattled compliance startup Delve faces new claims it repackaged an open-source tool (Sim Studio) as its own "Pathways," as Delve denies broader fraud allegations, says it was targeted by a malicious actor, and Y Combinator cuts ties. Cybersecurity Today  would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale.  You can find them at Meter.com/cst 00:00 Headlines And Sponsor 00:54 North Korea Crypto Heist 01:16 How The Drift Hack Worked 03:20 Bigger DPRK Crypto Trend 04:24 Stryker Wiper Recovery 06:39 China Breach Major Incident 08:38 Policy And Staffing Fallout 09:37 Delve Startup In Crisis 10:29 Stolen Software Allegations 13:12 Delve Fights Back YC Cuts Ties 14:35 Wrap Up And Thanks 15:12 Sponsor Message Meter 00:00 Headlines And Sponsor 00:54 North Korea Crypto Heist 01:16 How The Drift Hack Worked 03:20 Bigger DPRK Crypto Trend 04:24 Stryker Wiper Recovery 06:39 China Breach Major Incident 08:38 Policy And Staffing Fallout 09:37 Delve Startup In Crisis 10:29 Stolen Software Allegations 13:12 Delve Fights Back YC Cuts Ties 14:35 Wrap Up And Thanks 15:12 Sponsor Message Meter

North Korea's hacker army has been responsible for numerous cyber attacks in the last decade. We spend some time with Nick Carlsen, an investigator with TRM Labs and a former FBI intelligence analyst, about how big their cyber army is and some of the ways they attack and steal.

Aidan Larkin speaks with Tara Kavanaugh, a federal investigator with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and liaison to the FBI's dark‑web opioid task force. Tara draws on a career spanning HUMINT work in the Middle East, signals intelligence at the NSA and crypto‑enabled investigations at USPIS to explain how modern crime moves across the mail system, the dark web, and digital‑asset ecosystems. She outlines the realities of mail‑based fraud, fentanyl supply chains, dark‑web vendor activity, and the growing “scamdemic,” while highlighting how postal data and blockchain analytics help identify offenders. They also discuss inter‑agency collaboration, investigative tooling and why asset recovery remains central to disrupting harm.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Early Career & Intelligence Background04:40 – USPIS Crypto Investigations06:45 – FBI Liaison Role & Dark‑Web Opioid Task Force12:50 – Using Postal Intelligence to Strengthen Federal Cases15:30 – Blockchain Tracing Patterns, Playbooks & Criminal Methods21:45 – Agency Readiness, SOPs & Evolving Crypto Capabilities25:45 – Crypto ATMs, Victim Risks & the Growing “Scamdemic”32:40 - The Modern Investigator's Toolkit & Global Collaboration

In this episode of Scam Rangers, Ayelet speaks with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs and former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor, about the rise of crypto investment scams and the global infrastructure behind them.They break down why these scams are growing so quickly, how financial grooming works in the crypto era, and what makes these schemes so effective at scale. Ari shares insights into blockchain intelligence, how investigators trace illicit funds, and why recovery remains so difficult once money moves.The conversation expands to the broader ecosystem—organized criminal networks, human trafficking, and the increasing role of AI in supercharging scams. They also explore what governments, law enforcement, and the private sector are doing to respond—and where gaps still exist.Key Topics Why crypto investment scams are accelerating globally Financial grooming and the evolution of scam tactics How blockchain tracing works—and its limitations The scale of the global scam economy Organized crime, scam compounds, and human trafficking AI's role in making scams more sophisticated Real-time disruption and public-private collaboration Challenges in fund recovery and victim restitutionhttps://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engagedAri Redbord is the Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company working with law enforcement, regulators, and financial institutions to detect and prevent illicit activity in crypto. He previously served as a prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice and held roles at the U.S. Treasury focused on financial crime and national security.https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-redbord/Resources:Beacon Network (public-private collaboration initiative) - https://www.trmlabs.com/beacon-networkTRM Talks - https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/trm-talks/tracing-a-romance-scam-a-survivors-story-and-the-investigation-behind-itChairman of Prince Group Indicted for Operating Cambodian Forced Labor Scam Compounds Engaged in Cryptocurrency Fraud Schemes: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engagedAbout the HostAyelet Biger-Levin is the Founder and CEO of RangersAI and the host of Scam Rangers, a podcast exploring the human side of scams and the people working to protect consumers from financial and emotional harm.Through her work at RangersAI and her leadership within the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, Ayelet partners with financial institutions, policymakers, and advocates to elevate scam prevention beyond controls and technology toward trust-based, customer-centric protection.Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/RangersAI: https://www.rangersai.com/

“It's always Day One” sounds like a startup cliché… until you hear it from someone who's spent his career on the front lines of threat finance.In this episode of Fraud Forward, host Hailey Windham sits down with Ari Redbord (Global Head of Policy & Government Affairs at TRM Labs) to unpack how financial crime prevention is evolving as crypto, traditional finance, and AI-driven scams collide. Ari's path spans federal prosecution in D.C., the U.S. Treasury, sanctions and terrorism financing, giving him a rare view of where policy, investigations, and technology actually meet.Hailey and Ari get real about what “public–private partnership” should mean in practice (spoiler: not more roundtables), and why real-time disruption networks are the model forward. They break down why “crypto crime” is a misleading label, how blockchain transparency changes investigations, and what TradFi still does better when it comes to governance and mature controls.They also dig into the operational reality teams are wrestling with right now: AI moving faster than regulation, scams scaling with generative tooling, and the risk of falling behind if fraud and compliance don't learn how to harness new tech without losing human judgment.The core takeaway is simple: the threats are moving faster, across more rails, and complacency is the real risk, so the mindset has to stay Day One.Guest lineup:Ari Redbord: Global Head of Policy & Government Affairs at TRM LabsHailey Windham: Host of Fraud Forward and Community Banking Lead at Sardine

Cryptocurrency is being used more frequently in illegal transactions — about $158 billion was used in illicit crypto activity last year. That's an all-time high, according to a new report from the startup TRM Labs. This comes as the overall crypto ecosystem is growing and, it should be said, legitimate uses of crypto are growing at a faster rate than illegitimate ones. Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes spoke with Ari Redbord, global head of policy at TRM Labs and one of the authors of the new report, to learn more.

Cryptocurrency is being used more frequently in illegal transactions — about $158 billion was used in illicit crypto activity last year. That's an all-time high, according to a new report from the startup TRM Labs. This comes as the overall crypto ecosystem is growing and, it should be said, legitimate uses of crypto are growing at a faster rate than illegitimate ones. Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes spoke with Ari Redbord, global head of policy at TRM Labs and one of the authors of the new report, to learn more.

On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Tracy Walder analyzed the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, explaining how federal agencies coordinate in abduction investigations and what warning signs the public often misses in high-risk cases. Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, then broke down how bitcoin and blockchain intelligence are used in kidnapping and ransom investigations — clarifying common myths about crypto being “untraceable” and detailing how law enforcement tracks digital money trails. Finally, Elizabeth Fein, President & CEO of Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, provided an update on the current eruption, the impact on the park and local communities, and highlighted youth engagement efforts like the Guardians of the Trails program and the new vlog series, “Venting on a Volcano.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Elliot and John cover a fast-moving slate of anti–financial crime developments across the U.S. and around the globe. They break down former President Trump's multibillion-dollar lawsuit against JPMorgan, evolving debates over U.S. regulatory burden and supervisory staffing at the Federal Reserve, and new legislative pushes to change AML reporting thresholds. Internationally, they explore AMLA's next steps toward direct supervision of 40 high-risk EU financial institutions, significant enforcement actions in Spain and the U.K., and Austrac's probe into payments giant Airwallex. The conversation also highlights new leadership at the Wolfsberg Group, Europol's report on skyrocketing maritime cocaine trafficking, and crypto crime findings from Chainalysis and TRM Labs. The episode closes with a discussion of recent money laundering cases and industry responses to the tragic Minneapolis shooting.

From the Federal Reserve on 9/11 to Capitol Hill during the 2008 financial crisis, Adam Meinhardt's career spans some of the most pivotal moments in economic policy. Now, as Head of Public Policy at Chainlink, he's helping shape crypto regulation during a historic legislative push.In this episode, Adam joins Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, to explore what it takes to engage policymakers, why market structure legislation matters, and how Chainlink is enabling the next generation of decentralized infrastructure.Key takeaways from their conversation:Why the US market structure debate hinges on five critical issuesHow traditional finance is entering crypto — and what that means for innovationThe role of Chainlink oracles in powering secure, data-driven smart contractsWhat regulators can learn from blockchain's broader use cases across governmentBacked by decades of experience in policy and financial services, Adam offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how decisions in Washington will shape the future of crypto. This episode cuts through complexity to surface what matters now — and what's coming next.

TRM Labs' Ari Redbord joins CoinDesk to discuss how 2025's record-breaking asset recovery efforts and blockchain transparency are countering a 500% surge in AI-driven crypto scams. TRM Labs, Ari Redbord joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to dissect a transformative year for crypto security. While 2025 saw high-stakes exploits and a 500% surge in AI-enabled scams, it also marked one of the greatest years for asset recovery in history. Ari explains why he calls  blockchains the “ultimate crime scene” and how global investigators are leveraging immutable ledgers to claw back billions from bad actors. Check out CoinDesk's research report on GoPlus Security at: https://www.coindesk.com/research/protocol-research-goplus-security - Timecodes: 00:46 - 2025: A Year of Maturity and Challenges 01:53 - The $53 Billion Scam Epidemic 03:14 - From Law Enforcement to National Security: The Government Response 05:47 - How Blockchain Solves Financial Crimes 07:43 - Education on Capitol Hill: Do Policymakers Finally "Get It"? 09:05 - The Crypto Paradox: How the DOJ Seizes Billions in Stolen Assets 10:41 - The AI Arms Race: 500% Increase in AI-Enabled Scams 12:46 - The Safe Crypto Act 14:35 - Will 2026 Be The Year of Execution? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

In this episode of This Week in AML, Elliot Berman and John Byrne dive into a packed agenda of financial crime compliance developments across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. They discuss the newly introduced bipartisan Senate bill proposing changes to SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, the troubling budget cuts at CISA, and New York's latest cybersecurity guidance. The conversation also explores open banking debates, TRM Labs' crypto adoption report, and Fed Governor Michael Barr's remarks on stablecoins. Internationally, they cover Canada's record-setting penalty against Xeltox Enterprises and the UK's AML supervisory overhaul.

Are you ready to step into a parallel world?It's a bizarre world where no money moves – but currency changes hands between criminals, state-backed hackers, and drug cartels. It's one of the biggest threats in financial crime today – and yet remains massively under–researched and misunderstood.Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, to reveals: the secrets of shadow banking! The pair discuss: the size and scale of shadow banking today, the consequences of this parallel financial system, and what can be done to shut it down. Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEditor: Dominic DelargyEngineer: Nicholas ThonSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here.____________________________________The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism.Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For episode 569 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Richard Jones, CEO of Bitline.Bitline is the only industry provider enabling direct access to casino chips from cryptocurrency and digital asset holdings in physical casino environments. Under his leadership, Bitline is revolutionizing the way digital assets are utilized, offering seamless liquidity for crypto holders in just minutes—without triggering taxable events. Bitline's innovative platform is set to transform casino gaming experiences globally, empowering users to access and transact with their digital assets effortlessly and securely. Richard's vision for financial inclusivity and real-world blockchain applications is positioning Bitline as a leader at the intersection of cryptocurrency and gaming. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:24) Who is Richard Jones?(6:00) What is Bitline?(13:42) How does Bitline work?(16:47) Crypto for Casino Chips Process(21:52) TRM Labs partnership(23:10) Future of Crypto and Gambling Industry(27:22) Legislation around Crypto Gambling and Casinos(29:15) Bitline Internationally(30:17) Bitline Roadmap(31:33) Bitline website, socials & community 

This week on TRM Talks, Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy, TRM Labs, sits down with Nikhil Raghuveera, CEO of Predicate, to talk about the future of compliance in decentralized finance — and why the next wave of policy innovation will be built directly into code.As DeFi matures and regulators sharpen their focus, projects are facing a new challenge: how to meet real-world policy and legal expectations without compromising decentralization. That conversation usually starts with the question — how do you regulate a world without intermediaries? The answer, as Ari and Nikhil explore, is technology.Through its recent partnership with TRM Labs, Predicate enables developers to enforce AML and sanctions safeguards in real time — at the smart contract level — using TRM's risk scoring and attribution. The goal isn't to rebuild the traditional financial system on-chain. It's to build new rails with market integrity, user privacy, and global risk in mind from day one.In this episode, Ari and Nikhil unpack:• Why “policy infrastructure” is critical to supporting both builders and regulators• How TRM and Predicate are powering programmable compliance for stablecoins, privacy protocols, and tokenized assets• What a decentralized transaction prerequisite system actually looks like in practice• The role of zero-knowledge proofs and verifiable risk tooling in preserving user privacy• And how ethical infrastructure can help unlock responsible DeFi growth at scaleThis isn't just a conversation about compliance — it's a blueprint for building trust into decentralized systems.

Small businesses are experiencing a rise in scams involving generative AI deepfakes, which enable fraudsters to convincingly impersonate employees and executives. Incidents include a finance clerk at an engineering firm who authorized over $25 million in transfers after being deceived by AI-generated video calls. Data from TRM Labs' Chinabuse platform shows a 450 percent increase in such scams over the past year, and a Nationwide Insurance survey reports 12 percent of small business owners have faced at least one deepfake scam. Experts attribute the trend to limited cybersecurity resources at smaller companies and recommend increased awareness, staff training, and stronger verification processes to reduce risk.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as crypto investors lost over $2.1 billion to hacks and exploits in the first half of 2025.Crypto investors lost over $2.1 billion to hacks and exploits in the first half of 2025, according to a report from TRM Labs. Researchers say North Korean-linked groups are responsible for $1.6 billion of those. Plus, why bitcoin miner revenues are sliding. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Is the Layer-1 landscape saturated? Bahamut Blockchain offers a fresh perspective, aligning validator economics with real usage. Discover Bahamut's new approach to validator rewards in our CoinDesk Research's latest report. In it we explore their novel Proof of Staking and Activity (PoSA) consensus mechanism and activity-weighted validator scoring system.Go to CoinDesk.com/Research to read more about the Bahamut Blockchain.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of Marketplace Tech, Nova Safo speaks with Ari Redbord, global head of policy with the blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, about the recent wave of cryptocurrency “wrench attacks” and why more bad actors are going after high-profile crypto investors with threats of physical violence.

On today's episode of Marketplace Tech, Nova Safo speaks with Ari Redbord, global head of policy with the blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, about the recent wave of cryptocurrency “wrench attacks” and why more bad actors are going after high-profile crypto investors with threats of physical violence.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is doubling down on its investment in blockchain intelligence technology, along with other investigative platforms. According to a notice of intent on a government procurement website, the Department of Homeland Security component aims to buy more technology from TRM Labs, which focuses on crypto risk management but also offers a bevy of forensics services for government clients. ICE this week also posted an intent to sole source similar technology from Chainalysis, which comes amid a series of planned purchases for other digital forensics tools. Both Chainalysis and TRM Labs have myriad contracts with federal agencies, including the FBI, the State Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Internal Revenue Service. In posting its intent to single source both TRM and Chainalysis technology, ICE is indicating there is no other provider that could reasonably provide the same services. Executives from high-tech firms Meta, OpenAI and Palantir are joining the Army Reserve at the rank of lieutenant colonel to serve in Detachment 201, a new “Executive Innovation Corps,” the service announced Friday. The move is the latest push by the department to tap into capabilities and know-how from Silicon Valley and the commercial sector. The new corps “brings top tech talent into the Army Reserve to bridge the commercial-military tech gap” and is “designed to fuse cutting-edge tech expertise with military innovation,” the Army stated in a press release. On Friday, the service is set to swear-in Meta's chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth, OpenAI's chief product officer Kevin Weil, Palantir's CTO Shyam Sankar and Bob McGrew, an advisor at Thinking Machines Lab who was previously OpenAI's chief research officer. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

You've heard the headlines: “Bitcoin is for criminals.” But is that actually true?In this episode, we dig into the data, scandals, and hypocrisy behind the global money laundering industry. Spoiler: it's not Bitcoin moving $2 trillion a year — it's the traditional banking system.

North Korea just executed the biggest crypto heist in history, stealing USD 1.5 billion from Bybit. But how did they do it? And can they be stopped? On this episode of TRM Talks, Jean Lee (The Lazarus Heist) and Nick Carlson (TRM Labs, Former FBI) join Ari to break down:The making of a cyber army — how North Korea recruits and trains hackers from childhoodThe Bybit hack step by step — from infiltration to laundering strategiesThe role of Chinese money laundering networks in enabling illicit financeWhat governments and public-private partnerships can do to disrupt these operationsWith cybercrime and national security threats on the rise, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss.Today's GuestsJean Lee, Journalist and Presidential Chair, East-West CenterNick Carlsen, Senior Investigator, TRM LabsHost: Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy, TRM Labs

In this very timely episode of TRM Talks, Ari sits down with Katherine Minarik, Chief Legal Officer at Uniswap Labs, to discuss a truly extraordinary week in crypto legal history. Katherine, formerly head of litigation at Coinbase, shares her firsthand insights on the SEC's decision to dismiss its case against Coinbase and to close its investigation into Uniswap, signaling a major shift in regulatory strategy.Ari and Katherine dive deep into the legal battles shaping the future of DeFi and the importance of legal clarity for the nascent growing crypto ecosystem. Katherine also shares her personal journey — from litigating at top firms to championing innovation at Coinbase and Uniswap — and how a real-life debanking experience shaped her belief in DeFi's power to enable financial access.With landmark legal decisions, shifting regulatory approaches, and a possible reset in US crypto policy, this episode is a must-listen for legal, compliance, and policy professionals navigating the evolving crypto landscape.Today's GuestKatherine Minarik, Chief Legal Officer, Uniswap LabsHost: Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy, TRM Labs

Carla Reyes, Associate Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law, and Drew Hinkes, a Partner at Winston & Strawn with a practice focused on digital assets and advising financial services clients, join Kevin Frazier, Contributing Editor at Lawfare, to discuss the latest in cryptocurrency policy. The trio review the evolution of crypto-related policy since the Obama era, discuss the veracity of dominant crypto narratives, and explore what's next from the Trump administration on this complex, evolving topic. Read more:TRM Labs 2025 Crypto Crime Report: https://www.trmlabs.com/2025-crypto-crime-report2023 FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households: https://www.fdic.gov/household-surveyTo receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI reshaping society — the way we live and work. However, it is also supercharging illicit activity from deepfakes to automated fraud, large-scale cyberattacks to child exploitation. In this episode Ari sits down with Hany Farid, UC Berkeley professor and leading expert on deepfakes and AI-driven deception, to unpack how criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence to manipulate reality, commit crimes, and challenge global security. Hany kicks off the episode with a jaw-dropping live deepfake demonstration, impersonating Ari in real time — a stark warning about how AI-generated identities can be used to deceive businesses, governments, and individuals. From fraudsters using deepfakes to bypass KYC and infiltrate financial institutions, to nation-state actors leveraging AI to spread disinformation and wage cyber warfare, the conversation explores the far-reaching implications of this rapidly evolving technology.Ari and Hany also discuss real-world examples of AI-driven crime, including: Synthetic identity fraud and deepfake scams targeting banks and crypto platforms Cybercriminals using AI-powered phishing and social engineering attacks The role of AI in North Korea's cybercrime operations How deepfakes could be weaponized for political and national security threats The ethical and legal challenges surrounding AI-generated contentDespite the risks, there is hope. Ari and Hany dive into the critical need for AI-powered defenses, regulatory frameworks, and public-private collaboration to combat these emerging threats. They discuss the importance of blockchain intelligence, deepfake detection tools, and cybersecurity innovations in staying ahead of bad actors who are weaponizing AI. This is one of the most eye-opening TRM Talks episodes to date — don't miss this deep dive into the intersection of AI, crime, and security.Today's GuestHany Farid, Professor, University of California, BerkeleyHost: Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy, TRM Labs

Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs at TRM Labs, discusses their 2024 Crypto Crime Report, Trump's Executive Order on digital assets and related issues for 2025.

This week, John and Elliot discuss the forthcoming Crypto Crime Report for 2024 from TRM Labs, various sanctions focused on the Russian energy sector and cross-border payments between actors in Russia and China, civil money penalties against former senior officials at Wells Fargo, penalties issued against Robinhood by the SEC, insights from counter-terrorism experts at the Atlantic Council, and other items impacting the financial crime prevention community.

Tech & Privacy FAQ - Week of January 14th, 2025 1. What's this new job referral "side hustle" all about? Some tech workers are making up to $30,000 by referring strangers for job openings. They connect with job seekers through platforms like Blind and Glassdoor, and sometimes use services like Refer Me and Refermarket to facilitate these referrals, even charging a fee. While referrals can improve hiring odds, this trend raises questions about authenticity and potential abuse. 2. Why is the Texas Attorney General cracking down on data privacy? Texas AG Ken Paxton is taking a strong stance on data privacy. He's issued warnings to companies like Sirius XM and apps like MyRadar for allegedly sharing user data without consent. He's also suing Allstate for secretly collecting driver data via cellphone apps and car manufacturers to raise premiums. Texas seeks restitution for consumers, damages, and hefty fines. 3. The EU fined itself for a GDPR violation? Seriously? Yes! The EU General Court fined the European Commission €400 for transferring a citizen's IP address to Meta in the US without proper safeguards. While a small fine, it sets a precedent and shows the EU's commitment to enforcing GDPR, even on its own institutions. 4. Is my data at risk from quantum computers? Experts warn that quantum computers, still in their early stages, could eventually crack current encryption methods. While not an immediate threat, it's wise to start researching "quantum-resistant" solutions to safeguard your data in the future. 5. How are hackers using AWS to hold data hostage? A ransomware group called Codefinger is exploiting stolen AWS keys to encrypt data in S3 buckets using AWS's own encryption. They then demand a ransom and set a timer to delete the data within a week. This highlights the need for strong IAM policies and regular key audits on AWS. 6. What are the latest trends in cyberattacks? Cybercriminals are shifting from email-based malware to browser-based attacks like drive-by downloads and malicious ads. Compromised credentials are a growing problem, often obtained cheaply from fraud marketplaces. Staying updated with software, using ad blockers, and being cautious online are crucial. 7. What's the T3 Financial Crime Unit doing about crypto crime? The T3 FCU, a collaboration between TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, is actively combating crypto-related crime. They recently froze over $100 million in illicit assets across five continents. This highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in blockchain security. 8. Who was behind the massive WazirX crypto hack? The US, South Korea, and Japan have jointly confirmed that North Korea's Lazarus Group orchestrated the $235 million WazirX hack. This incident reinforces the need for strong security measures within the cryptocurrency ecosystem and emphasizes the threat posed by state-sponsored hacking groups.

If you were to walk around a Russian city, you might not realise it but hundreds of small packages of drugs, could be just below the surface, buried in the ground, or maybe attached to the back of a nearby drainpipe with magnets, or hidden inside a hole in a wall. These little "treasures" have been ordered online from a vendor operating on a darknet platform and then hidden by couriers known as 'Kladmen' all over the place waiting to be collected - this is the "dead drop" method.The darknet markets servicing Russia have revolutionized the illicit drug markets in the country, which has seen an explosion in the consumption of synthetic drugs like methadone, mephedrone or Alpha-PVP. The vendors run a network of chemists, wholesalers, and Kladmen. Sportsman, hired thugs, roam around looking for Seagulls (people who steal dead drops) and punishing Kladmen on behalf of vendors, before uploading the punishments to social media as a warning to others.For many years, Hydra, the largest DNM the world has ever known, defeated all competition and reigned supreme, handling over $5 billion dollars of cryptocurrency during its lifespan. But in 2022, it was taken down and like the mythical beast it was named after, new heads sprouted in its place - OMG!OMG!, Mega, Kraken, Blacksprut - all vying for position, competing for market share and creating the most audacious public marketing stunts and highly produced online videos. The DNMs, with connections to the precursor markets of China and India, operate on TOR, have pushed synthetic drugs into all corners of Russia, democratizing the production process, with how-to guides and readily available lab equipment, and even created an apprenticeship scheme for prospective Kladmen, with a guaranteed job at the end. The whole process is highly anonymised from production to transportation, and from purchase to delivery through the dead drop method. We have seen darknet markets affecting the drug appetites of an entire nation and beyond. Speaker(s):Max Daly, Journalist who specialises in drugs and organized crime. He is an Orwell Prize winner, co-authored of the book Narcomania and the co-author of the GITOC paper 'Breaking Klad: Russia's Dead Drop Drug Revolution'.Patrick Shortis, Senior Blockchain Intelligence Analyst working on the illicit drugs program at TRM Labs and co-author of the GI's paper ‘Breaking Klad: Russia's Dead Drop Drug Revolution'.Links:Breaking Klad: Russia's Dead Drop Drug RevolutionGlobal Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime(Podcast) “Death Can Wait”: Drugs on the Frontline in Ukraine Additional...

Imagine this: invisible robbers break into a bank and steal massive sacks of cash, but instead of running away with it they set their haul on the front stoop of the bank in a glass case. Everyone can see the money, but only the robbers can get to it. That's how IRS Special Agent Chris Janczewski describes the 2016 Bitfinex heist – when mystery hackers made out with over $70 million in Bitcoin. By 2020, their loot had ballooned to over $4 billion. With only digital footprints to follow, federal agents tracked the criminals through the blockchain, across the dark web, and up the service elevator of a posh Manhattan apartment building in a sleuthing story that ends at the Smithsonian. The renovated The Value of Money exhibition will be opening at the National Museum of American History in November 2024. Check it out in person or online!Guests:Ellen Feingold, curator of the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American HistoryZia Faruqui, United States Magistrate Judge at the District Court for the District of Columbia Ari Redbord, Ari Redbord is the Global Head of Policy at TRM LabsChris Janczewski, Head of Global Investigations at TRM Labs, previously a special agent with IRS-CI Cyber Crimes Unit

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from Polymarket bets on the Harris Trump debate to an FBI report on crypto scams in 2023."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Polymarket traders are betting the traditional pollsters will give the debate to Harris, with a 74% chance that the Ipsos/538 survey will find she "wins" it. Plus, an FBI report says investors lost a record $5.6 billion to crypto-related financial crime in 2023, and insights on a financial crime fighting force created by Tron, Tether and TRM Labs.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this sponsored episode of the State Secrets podcast, host Suzanne Kelly talks with Sujit Raman, Chief Legal Officer at TRM Labs about how the private sector is working with government to address some of today's most pressing national security challenges and how professionals like Raman, who also served as Associate Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice, are helping bridge gaps between government and the private sector.

Shoot us a Text.It's Tuesday. That is all. Today, we're talking about a new report that shows the CDK hack resulted in $1B in losses, how GM is pulling back from its EV target and what other retailers are doing to take advantage of Amazon Prime DayShow Notes with linksDealerships across the nation are reeling after a devastating cyberattack on CDK Global resulted in $1.02 billion in losses, as reported by the Anderson Economic Group (AEG).Between June 19 and July 15, dealerships lost 56,200 new-vehicle sales.AEG initially projected a $944 million loss but updated it to $1.02 billion due to new sales data and the actual duration of the outage.AutoNation estimated the CDK situation had stripped $1.50 out of its second-quarter earnings per share.On June 21 more than $25 million of bitcoin was sent to an "address assessed by TRM Labs to be controlled by the ransomware group BlackSuit," according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs.AEG CEO Patrick Anderson highlighted the need for businesses to brace for potential cyberattacks, stating, “This episode is a wake-up call for the auto industry, and a warning to all others.”General Motors CEO Mary Barra has adjusted the company's ambitious EV production target, signaling a shift in expectations amid slowing momentum for electric vehicles.GM will not reach the production capacity for one million EVs by the end of next year, as previously aimed.Barra emphasized that customer demand will dictate the pace of reaching the one million EV annual sales mark.The company faces hurdles, including recent battery production issues and delayed opening of an electric pickup truck plant near Detroit.GM is increasing production of the electric Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox models to boost sales.US EV deliveries were flat in Q2 year-over-year but increased 11% from Q1, per Cox Automotive.Despite the slowdown, Barra remains confident the market will eventually support their EV goals, stating, “We won't get to a million just because the market's not developing, but it will get there.”As Amazon gears up for its 10th Prime Day, rival retailers are not sitting idly by. Major players like Walmart, Target, Kohl's, and newcomers TikTok Shop and Temu have launched their own summer sales to attract deal-hungry shoppers.Retailers are leveraging the excitement around Prime Day to offer their own discounts and promotions, aiming to capture some of Amazon's market share.July sales events help retailers pull in back-to-school shoppers and those looking for summer items, mitigating the traditional summer lull in retail spending.Retailers closely monitor each other's pricing, with some, like Best Buy, adjusting their deals in real-time to stay competitive with Amazon.Perceived deals and the urgency created by limited-time offers can drive significant consumer interest and spending.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

There's an assumption that cryptocurrency is particularly useful to bad actors and terror organizations... but how true are these assumptions? This is a question on the top of Nicole's mind as she continues to follow the money trail of Hamas' terrorist attack in Israel. To help her answer this question, Nicole speaks with Ari Redbord, the Global Head of Policy at the blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs.