About this episode

Blake discusses the latest trends in crypto crime and the potential impact of a new stablecoin with guest Jonno Newman from TRM Labs.

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. 👉🏼 To begin with we dive into Jonno's world. TRM Labs has just released its latest global crypto crime report, revealing a record number of crypto hacks during the first half of 2026. But the biggest surprise isn't the number of attacks—it's how dramatically the tactics are changing, and why the blockchain itself is rarely the weakest link anymore. 👉🏼 Then we turn to what could become one of the most significant stablecoin launches we've ever seen. More than 140 companies—including Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, Stripe and Australia's own Commonwealth Bank—have joined forces to build a shared stablecoin. If it succeeds, it could reshape how money moves around the world. 👉🏼 And…

People in this episode

Host: Blake

Guest: Jonno Newman

Topics covered

• crypto crime
• blockchain intelligence
• stablecoin launch
• financial disclosure
• crypto income
• regulation

Keywords

• crypto hacks
• blockchain
• stablecoin
• financial disclosure
• Donald Trump
• TRM Labs
• crypto income

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TRM Labs, Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, Stripe, Commonwealth Bank

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