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TRM Watches A MovieYou Only Live Twice - TRM Watches A MovieGrab your kimonos, folks. TRM and 007 are off to the anime capitol of the world, Japan in You Only Live Twice from 1967. Oh and please take off your shoes. It's customary...PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Searching For Blofeld's CatYou Only Live Twice is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
2026-05-051h 58TRM Watches A MovieSpawn (1997) *Director's Cut* - TRM Watches A MovieTRM goes to hell and back with 1997's Spawn *Director's Cut* starring Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, and Michael Sheen based on the long running comic series by Todd McFarlane.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE TRM - Totally not dead and buriedSpawn *Director's Cut* is available to buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
2026-04-301h 33TRM Watches A MovieThunderball - TRM Watches A MovieTRM and 007 are back in this swimmingly bombastic mission with 1965's Thunderball. The fourth film in the James Bond series and the third directed by Terrence Young. Sharks and Harpoon pun here.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Swimming with The SharksThunderball is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
2026-04-242h 11TRM Watches A MovieDoomsday (Unrated Cut) - TRM Watches A MovieTRM gets the right amount of leather on and tattoos as he prepares for the apocalypse with 2008's Doomsday (Unrated Cut).PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Tatted up loonDoomsday (Unrated Cut) is available to rent or buy on Vudu and Amazon Prime Video.
2026-04-191h 47TRM Watches A MovieGoldfinger - TRM Watches A Movie007 and TRM are back in action in the good ol' U.S. Of A with Goldfinger. Is everything he owns made of gold as well? Who knows, because I sure as hell don't.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Unconscious from Nerve GasGoldfinger is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
2026-04-131h 50TRM Watches A MovieStreet Fighter (1994) - TRM Watches A MovieTRM steps into the ring, and gets ready for a beat down with 1994's Street Fighter based on the Video Game series from Capcom. The film stars Jean Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia. Sadly, this movie is KO'd on arrival. PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Cut Character from SF6Street Fighter (1994) is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
2026-04-111h 37TRM Watches A MovieFrom Russia With Love - TRM Watches A MovieIt's KGB time, lads. TRM and 007 are back in From Russia With Love. And this time SPECTRE is getting serious. Oh and Chess. Something, something, Checkmate.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Honorary Gypsy Fight RefereeFrom Russia, With Love is available to rent or stream on Vudu, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video.
2026-04-071h 55TRM Watches A MovieDr. No - TRM Watches A MovieTRM goes undercover with 007 in the 1962 spy classic Dr. No which helped kick off James Bond as we know it.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Potentially Dead Secret AgentDr. No is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
2026-03-271h 50TRM Watches A MovieStay Alive - TRM Watches A MovieThings are getting pretty "SCARY" with TRM & Devil as they try to survive 2006's Stay Alive. Die in the Game and Die For Real... Yeah Right.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Potential Ghost VictimDevil - Potential Ghost SummonerStay Alive is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
2026-03-241h 21TRM Watches A MovieLeprechaun - TRM Watches A MovieTRM finds the Luck of the Irish with the 1993 horror-comedy Leprechaun directed by Mark Jones. Starring Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Ken Olandt, And Mark Holton. PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Active Leprechaun DenierLeprechaun is available to rent or buy on Vudu and Apple TV but is also available to stream (US Only. OTHER REGIONS Unsure.) on Peacock.
2026-03-171h 29TRM Watches A MovieScott Pilgrim Vs The World - TRM Watches A MovieTRM levels up in life and gets ready for a fight with 2010's Scott Pilgrim Vs The World directed by Edgar Wright and having a star-studded cast led by Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, and Alison Pill.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Fighting 7 Evil WallacesScott Pilgrim Vs The World is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV. But is also available to stream on Hulu (US Only)
2026-03-131h 50TRM Watches A MovieTRM's Top 20 Favorite Movies (Plus Honorable Mentions) - TRM Watches A Movie (Bonus Episode)TRM goes over some of his favorite movies. Ever been curious what this idiot thinks high quality cinema is? Well, wonder no longer.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODETRM - Seen too many movies.These are just my opinions, don't take them too seriously.
2026-03-1259 min
Our Community, Our MissionEp #306 – Running to Help: Inside Fleet Feet's Partnership with TRMA holiday run turned into a ray of hope. We sat down with Fleet Feet’s Michael Fronsoe and Kirstin Williams to discuss how a simple idea—bring a new Thanksgiving 5K to Topeka—grew into a bigger-than-expected event. It boosted Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries' work, raised food donations, and reignited hope during a tough year. What began as a three-month sprint became a blueprint for how local businesses and nonprofits can move with each other, not just for each other. The Topeka Turkey Trot was designed to support and grow the community's running culture while also benefiting the people...
2026-03-1044 minTRM Watches A MovieWing Commander (1999) - TRM Watches A MovieTRM takes to the stars with 1999's Wing Commander based on the video game series of the same name, starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Matthew Lillard, and Saffron Burrows.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Call Sign: Pigeon.Wing Commander is available to rent or buy on Vudu and Apple TV.
2026-03-091h 37TRM Watches A MovieAlita: Battle Angel - TRM Watches A MovieTRM gets bloody with the Killing Angel in 2019's Alita: Battle Angel directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODETRM - Scrapyard SpecialistAlita: Battle Angel is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV
2026-03-031h 59TRM Watches A Movie12 Monkeys - TRM Watches A MovieTime gets screwy as TRM watches 12 Monkeys directed by Terry Gilliam and Starring Bruce Willis, Madeline Stowe, and Brad Pitt.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODETRM - Fighting off Flamingos12 Monkeys is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV
2026-02-222h 08TRM Watches A MovieCherry 2000 (1987) - TRM Watches A MovieLove is in the air when it comes to Love Dolls. TRM treks into the wasteland with Cherry 2000 from 1987 and directed by Steve De Jarnatt.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODETRM - Wasteland WisecrackerCherry 2000 is available to rent/buy on Vudu, and Apple TV but is available to stream on Tubi and Amazon Prime Video with a subscription.
2026-02-121h 36TRM Watches A MovieIron Lung Review - TRM Watches A Movie (Bonus Episode!)TRM gets a bit gory with the new movie Iron Lung directed by YouTube icon Markiplier who also wrote and stars in the film. Iron Lung released in theaters on January 30th, 2026. So of course he reviews it with no spoilers.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Drowning in BloodSEE IRON LUNG IN THEATERS (WHILE YOU STILL HAVE A CHANCE.)
2026-02-0515 minTRM Watches A MovieBrazil (1985) - TRM Watches A MovieTRM goes daydreaming and loses his mind in the 1985 film Brazil Directed by Terry Gilliam. It's obviously a strange movie, (It's Terry Gilliam ffs) So of course TRM is going to like it.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE:TRM - Failed InspectorBrazil is available to rent or buy from Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV. A sleek physical 4K Blu-ray also exists from The Criterion Collection on their official store.
2026-01-252h 11TRM Watches A MovieThe X-Files (Fight The Future) - TRM Watches A MovieTRM dives into an extraterrestrial conspiracy with the 1998 film The X-Files (aka The X-Files: Fight the Future) and there is obviously some proof now that aliens exist, right?PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODE TRM - Believer of Radioactive BeesThe X-Files (Fight The Future) is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV
2026-01-211h 57Our Community, Our MissionEp #301 – Team Ringgold and the Joy of ServingThis week we focus on the people who make so much of the work at TRM possible—volunteers. You’ll hear from Team Ringgold, whose journey from real estate to committed partners shows how serving together builds joy, team unity, and meaningful impact. From manning distributions to supporting warehouse operations, their hands-on service meets neighbors with food, shelter, and dignity, while boosting staff morale and strengthening community connection—proof that impact goes far beyond donations.The conversation also turns to how fast-changing winter weather shapes TRM’s decision making. We share how forecasts are monitored, when warming centers...
2026-01-2039 minTRM Watches A MoviePink Floyd's The Wall (1982) - TRM Watches A MovieTRM goes through the acid trip that is Pink Floyd's: The Wall directed by Alan Parker and Written By Roger Waters.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODETRM - Brick Wall EnthusiastPink Floyd's The Wall is only available on DVD and VHS. The DVD can be purchased from Pink Floyd's official website. But the film has also been made available on YouTube for free.
2026-01-181h 35TRM Watches A MovieJonah: A Veggietales Movie - TRM Watches A MovieTRM watches a movie from his childhood (holy crap, he's old.) with 2002's Jonah: A Veggietales Movie. The first theatrical Veggietales movie (only 1 of 2) and of course he grew up with it. PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODETRM - Godless Heathen and Fish Slapping VictimJonah: A Veggietales Movie is available to rent or buy on Vudu, Prime Video, and Apple TV
2026-01-151h 20TRM Watches A MovieClash of the Titans (1981) - TRM Watches A MovieTRM and Little Devil watch the 1981 Fantasy Flick Clash of the Titans directed by Desmond Davis. Starring Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom, and Laurence Olivier.PEOPLE IN THIS EPISODETRM - God of StupidityLittle Devil - God of Alcoholism and Bad DecisionsCLASH OF THE TITANS IS AVAILABLE TO RENT OR BUY ON VUDU, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO, AND APPLE TV.
2026-01-131h 58TRM Watches A MovieTRM's Boring IntroductionTRM Introduces the show. God does he ever shut up. I guess not...
2026-01-1301 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #299 – Choosing Faith Over Fear in 2025 at TRMWe look back on a year of storms and rainbows, where fear pressed hard, but faith proved stronger. From safety concerns, construction, limited access to food, to technology outages, we faced uncertainty on multiple fronts. Our teams navigated trauma in shelters, supported shaken frontline staff, and responded to a SNAP disruption that sent more families searching for groceries—while also managing financial strain, facility repairs, and staffing pressures. In the middle of it all, unlikely provision met real needs, reminding us that even when systems fail, people and purpose endure.What changed us most was leadership itself. We...
2026-01-0654 min
TRM TalksEP. 101 | 2026 Predictions from the TRM TeamWhat does the future of crypto look like in 2026? TRM’s global team weighs in.In this special New Year’s edition, Ari is joined by TRM colleagues from around the world — investigators, compliance leaders, product strategists, and policy experts — to share their bold predictions for 2026.Across the episode, TRM team members explore:The end of theory, and the beginning of executionHow AI is accelerating financial crime, and how teams are adapting with AI-powered complianceWhy stablecoins are now a primary asset for both regulators and criminal networksThe rise of behavioral intelligence as the new frontier...
2025-12-3125 minTRM TalksFlash TRM Talks: The Year of Stablecoins — How 2025 Reshaped Crypto Regulation with Dante Disparte2025 was the year of stablecoins — and there’s no better person to look back (and ahead) with than Dante Disparte of Circle. In this Flash TRM Talks, Ari and Dante reflect on Circle’s big year, the passage of the GENIUS Act, shifting US market structure, and accelerating global regulatory alignment. They also share predictions for 2026 — including why privacy and global coordination will define crypto’s next chapter — and have a great time doing it.
2025-12-2409 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #294 – Gratitude In Every SeasonThe holidays tend to magnify whatever we’re already carrying—joy, stress, or grief—so we open with light, honest moments before leaning into a deeper question: how do we practice gratitude when life is complicated? Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, we explore a three-part rhythm of rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks that turns Thanksgiving from a single day into a durable way of living. TRM Director of Strategic Development Josh Turley talks with Mike Schoettle, Director of Spiritual Wellness and Discipleship at TRM about why joy isn’t rooted in circumstances but in God’s unchanging character. We even revisit Abraham Linc...
2025-11-2533 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #291 – A Season of Hope: Faith, Food, and Community at TRMAs the holidays draw near, the Topeka Rescue Mission is facing both celebration and challenge. A critical SNAP suspension has stretched already thin budgets and heightened the need for food, faith, and community support. In this episode, we unpack how a partial return of benefits is impacting families across Topeka and how partners like United Way, Harvesters, and local pantries are working hand in hand with TRM to keep meals moving and hope within reach.Even amid uncertainty, the Mission is expanding daily meal service, all while making sure people can share in the joy of Christmas...
2025-11-0441 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #281 – More Than Supplies: Transforming Lives at TRMWhen a child shows up ready for the first day of school, the impact lasts far beyond the classroom. In this episode of Our Community, Our Mission, we sit down with Hope Bency, Distribution Center Administrative Assistant, to talk about TRM’s recent Back-to-School event that equipped over 300 students with backpacks, clothing, and essential supplies. Behind the numbers are powerful stories: parents moved to tears by unexpected generosity, children eager to win prizes for their siblings, and volunteers witnessing the ripple effect of their time and care.We’re also joined by John Roberts, Deputy Director of Comm...
2025-08-2639 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #280 – Foundations of Care: Building a Purpose-Driven Team at TRMWhat inspires someone to devote their career to serving people experiencing homelessness? In this episode of Our Community, Our Mission, we sit down with TRM’s HR Director, Kim Turley, to explore the unique challenges and deep rewards of staffing an organization committed to life-changing ministry. With years of connection to TRM and a passion for helping people, Kim shares what it takes to balance professional HR practices with the deeper calling that draws people to this work.Joining the conversation, La Manda Cunningham, CEO, and Miriam Krehbiel, Deputy Director of Supportive Services, share powerful stories that hi...
2025-08-1952 minTRM TalksEP. 89 | From Privacy to Policy: Building the Compliance Layer for DeFi with Nikhil RaghuveeraThis 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...
2025-07-3033 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #268 – Legacy of Love: Jenny Falk’s Path Through TRM and BeyondIn this heartfelt episode of Our Community, Our Mission, we welcome Jenny Falk, Director of MAP Operations, as she reflects on her 11 years of service with TRM and her recent transition to Compassion Strategies. From humble beginnings as a volunteer serving meals with her sons, Jenny’s journey took her through roles in the Thrift Store, Volunteer Services, Operation Food Secure, and ultimately, the Mobile Access Partnership (MAP)—an initiative launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to bring services directly to those on the streets.Along the way, Jenny experienced many moments that shaped her faith and...
2025-05-2030 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #264 – Celebrating Volunteers: The Heart of TRMIn this episode of Our Community, Our Mission, we honor Volunteer Appreciation Month by exploring the vital role volunteers play at TRM. John Roberts, Deputy Director of Community Needs & Services, shares how volunteers impact every department, from food services to guest support. Suzie Paslay reflects on her journey as Volunteer Coordinator, emphasizing the personal and spiritual significance of each volunteer’s service.With between 70 to 90 volunteer spots available each day, these dedicated individuals are essential to TRM’s daily operations. From preparing meals to supporting guests and staff, volunteers are the hands and hearts behind the mission, maki...
2025-04-2251 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #250: Transformation Tuesday with John OstensonWelcome to the 250th episode of Our Community, Our Mission! On this Transformation Tuesday—our take on Giving Tuesday—we’re joined by John Ostenson, Vice President of TRM’s Board of Directors. John shares how serving on the board has deepened his faith and transformed him into a prayer warrior. He also reflects on TRM’s mission, emphasizing that it’s not just about providing food and shelter, but about transforming lives through faith, love, and community.We discuss TRM’s approach to Giving Tuesday, the power of prayer in overcoming challenges, and the importance of unity in pursu...
2024-12-0353 minTRM TalksAncient Coins to a $3.6 Billion Laptop: The Evolution of Money with the Smithsonian’s Dr. Ellen Feingold and former IRS-CI Special Agent Chris JanczewskiDr. Ellen Feingold curates the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History — over 1,000,000 pieces of financial history going back 4000 years. This month she adds the laptop that former IRS-CI Agent Chris Janczewski used to investigate the Bitfinex Hack which led to the largest monetary seizure in US history.
In this TRM Talks, Ari Redbord, TRM's Global Head of Policy, sits down with Dr. Feingold and Mr. Janczewski, now TRM’s Head of Global Investigations, to discuss the history of money and why a 2019 MacBook Pro belongs in the Smithsonian.
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2024-11-2041 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #247 – A Season of Service: Holiday Volunteering at TRMJoin us for a special episode where we talk with John Roberts, Deputy Director of Community Needs & Services, and Suzie Paslay, Volunteer Coordinator, about the heart and hands behind the Topeka Rescue Mission. TRM’s team gears up for the holiday season—sorting gifts, wrapping presents, preparing food bags, and creating opportunities for intentional holiday moments for both shelter guests, unsheltered neighbors, and community members in need. As TRM’s volunteer opportunities grow, so does the excitement. John and Suzie share what makes TRM unique: a community where service goes beyond distribution and each volunteer has the chance...
2024-11-1344 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #245 – Creating Community and Conversations at TRM's Fall FestivalJoin us as we dive into the heartwarming details of the Third Annual TRM Fall Festival, a joyful gathering for unsheltered neighbors, guests, and families. In this episode, Kourtney Barr, Deputy Director of Transformational Services, and Mike Schoettle, Director of Spiritual Wellness & Discipleship, share how the festival has created a safe, inclusive space for everyone—whether they’re enjoying a pie-eating contest or simply finding comfort in being part of a welcoming community.Hear stories and reflections from guests and unsheltered neighbors who joined in the fun, some experiencing fall festivities like pumpkin bowling and hay rides for...
2024-10-3039 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #234 – Meet Issiah ThurmanYou've heard his voice, now hear his story!Join us for an inspiring episode where we delve into the life and journey of Issiah Thurman, TRM's Creative Communications Coordinator. Issiah opens up about his experiences growing up and staying at the Mission, revealing how those formative years profoundly influenced his life. He takes us through his pivotal college years, highlighting his involvement with Christian Challenge and how it helped shape his faith and character. Finally, Issiah reflects on how accepting his current role at TRM has brought his journey full circle, bringing together his past experiences a...
2024-08-0756 minTRM TalksIt’s All a Puzzle – Talking Crypto and National Security with Former Treasury and White House Official Carole HouseCarole House, former US Treasury and White House National Security Council official, joins Ari to discuss the nexus between crypto and national security. Carole, the primary author of the White House Executive Order on Digital Assets and the recent CFTC report on DeFi, talks about these important reports, the process behind them, and how to mitigate North Korea, terrorist financing, ransomware and other national security challenges in the digital world.
Today’s Guest
Carole House, Former US Treasury and White House Cybersecurity Official
Host: Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy, TRM Labs
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2024-01-3139 min
TRM TalksTracers on the Blockchain with Andy Greenberg and Chris JanczewskiAri sits down with WIRED magazine’s Andy Greenberg and TRM’s Chris Janczewski, a former IRS-CI agent and the protagonist of Andy’s book Tracer’s in the Dark, to discuss how Chris and other investigators track and trace crypto to build investigations and hunt illicit actors on the blockchain.
Today’s Guests
Andy Greenberg, Senior Writer, WIRED magazine
Chris Janczewski, Head of Global Investigations, TRM Labs
Host: Ari Rebord, Global Head of Policy, TRM Labs
Resources
TRM Insights: Tracers in the Dark: An Inside Look into Cracking Crypto's Biggest Cases
TRM Insights: North Kore...
2024-01-1737 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #201 - A TRM ChristmasChristmas time is here! Listen in as we visit with Holton Witman, Director of Distribution Services, and Mike Schoettle, Assistant Director of Distribution Services, about all the amazing things going on at the Distribution Center during this special time of year. From preparing and delivering gifts to trusting God to provide in amazing ways.Through your support, we're able to bless those in need in very special ways.Grab a special gift off our Amazon Wish Lists for a specific person!Guests: https://a.co/g0lmLZsUnsheltered Neighbors: https://a.co/dau509...
2023-12-0650 minOur Community, Our MissionEp #193 - Clarity through Disaster: Meet Steve SaffaIn this episode, we visit with Steve Saffa, TRM Director of Human Resources. Hear about his journey from serving in the corporate world, to serving in a role overseeing HR in Africa and how he was led to TRM. Steve sheds light on the importance of having the right person in each role to ensure we remain Christ-centered in our service. Serving is no easy feat and, as Steve emphasizes, it's crucial to balance self-care with the sacrifice of serving. We delve deep into the challenges faced by those on the frontlines of helping others. Amid the discussions, w...
2023-10-1244 min
TRM TalksTRM Talks: AustraliaIt has been a busy 2023 in Australia with policymakers consulting on crypto licensing, AML/CTF reform, and more. Australia is home to a growing crypto ecosystem - crypto-assets are the second most popular investment after shares. With that growth has come regulatory scrutiny focused on consumer protection, combatting financial crime and creating a modern, risk-based regime for crypto-assets. In this episode, TRM's Ari Redbord and Angela Ang are joined by Joni Pirovich at BADAS*L, Brad Brown at AUSTRAC, and Steve Vallas at Blockchain APAC to discuss crypto regulatory developments in Australia.
2023-09-2254 min
TRM TalksTRM Talks: Lazarus Heist with Jean LeeIn this TRM Talks, Ari Redbord is joined by Jean Lee, writer, commentator and expert on North Korea. She is co-host of the Peabody-nominated Lazarus Heist podcast on the BBC World Service.Lee led the Associated Press news agency’s coverage of the Korean Peninsula as bureau chief from 2008 to 2013. In 2011, she became the first American reporter granted extensive access on the ground in North Korea, and in January 2012, she opened AP’s Pyongyang bureau.In this episode Lee discusses the historic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jung Un, how North Kore...
2023-09-2130 min
TRM TalksTRM Talks: Securing Crypto with Fireblocks Jason AllegranteDespite the so-called "crypto winter," we have seen a flurry of institutional adoption. But, as the ecosystem grows so does the need to keep funds safe. In this TRM Talks Ari Redbord sits down with Fireblocks' Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Jason Allegrante to discuss protecting the crypto ecosystem from hacks and other exploits, how Fireblocks works with Blockchain Intelligence like TRM Labs, and how policy makers can work with industry to craft sound regulatory frameworks.
2023-08-2828 min
TRM TalksTRM Talks: DOJ's NCET, A Conversation with Acting Director Claudia QuirozThe U.S. Justice Department set up the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) in 2021 amid growing concerns about the use of cryptocurrency for illicit finance including national security threats from North Korea, sanctions evasion, terrorists and weapons proliferators. In 2023, DOJ announced that the the NCET has been merged into the Department's computer crimes section. In this episode TRM's Ari Redbord sits down with the newly appointed NCET Acting Director Claudia Quiroz to discuss the move and the future of crypto-related investigations and prosecutions.
2023-08-2116 min
TRM TalksTRM Talks: Answering Treasury's DeFi Risk AssessmentIn April, the U.S. Treasury Department issued its 42-page DeFi Risk Assessment laying out various money laundering risks for DeFi. The assessment, at the end, poses a series of discussion questions. On July 24 TRM Labs is joined by three of the foremost experts on DeFi and regulation to answer these questions.
TRM's Ari Redbord is joined by Rebecca Rettig, Chief Policy Officer, Polygon Labs; Michael Mosier, Espresso Systems and former Acting Director of FinCEN; and, Jai Ramaswamy, Chief Legal Officer, A16Z, and former DOJ money laundering chief to discuss the questions posed in the De...
2023-07-2752 min
TRM TalksTRM Talks: FATF Travel Rule ImplementationAt the end of June 2023, the Financial Action Task Force released its fourth “Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF’s Standards on VAs and VASPs.” The report surveyed 151 jurisdictions to find out what they have done to comply with the FATF Recommendations on virtual assets. According to FATF, 75% of jurisdictions that have made changes to their regimes have only done so to a partially or non-compliant extent, while only half of countries have brought in changes to accommodate the Travel Rule. To pull out the key learnings from the report, TRM's Ari Redbord and Isabella Chase are joined...
2023-07-2131 min
TRM TalksFlash TRM Talks: Jim Lee, Chief IRS-Criminal InvestigationsIn this Flash TRM Talks, TRM's Ari Redbord sits down for a few minutes with the Chief of IRS-Criminal Investigations Jim Lee.
2023-07-2006 min
TRM TalksFlash TRM Talks: Eric Lorber of PWC and Isabella Edmonds of GeoComplyFor this Flash TRM Talks, TRM's Ari Redbord sits down for a few minutes with former Treasury Official Eric Lorber of PWC and Isabella Edmonds of GeoComply to talk sanctions compliance ahead of a TRM Talks with OFAC's Dallas Woodrum.
2023-07-2005 min
TRM TalksFlash TRM Talks: Steve Francis, Executive Associate Director HSIFor this Flash TRM Talks, TRM's Ari Redbord sits down for a few minutes with Executive Associate Director of Homeland Security Investigations Steve Francis.
2023-07-2006 min
TRM TalksFlash TRM Talks: Alex Zerden former U.S. Treasury Official and Founder of Capitol Peak StrategiesIn this Flash TRM Talks, TRM's Ari Redbord sits down for a few minutes with former U.S. Treasury Official and Founder of Capitol Peak Strategies Alex Zerden.
2023-07-2002 min
TRM TalksFlash TRM Talks: Olta Andoni of Enclave MarketsIn this Flash TRM Talks, TRM's Ari Redbord sits down for a few minutes with Olta Andoni, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Enclave Markets.
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