Christopher Wong, a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent renowned for his work in cryptocurrency-related investigations, has joined blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs.
During his tenure at the FBI, Wong played a pivotal role in leading and supporting complex investigations involving digital assets, cybercrime, and illicit finance—earning him a reputation as one of the agency’s top crypto crime experts.
Wong’s Move to TRM Labs Bolsters Firm’s Mission to Combat Crypto Crime
His transition to TRM Labs marks a significant move for the firm, which provides blockchain analytics tools to governments, law enforcement, and financial institutions to help detect and prevent financial crime in the digital asset space.
Wong’s expertise is expected to enhance TRM’s investigative capabilities and deepen its understanding of illicit blockchain activity.
“Chris is not only one of the most talented and respected investigators in the world, he’s also an inspiring colleague who makes everyone around him better,” said Ari Redbord, global head of policy at TRM Labs.
“He’s been a critical part of elite teams throughout his career, and now brings that same excellence to our mission at TRM.”
Wong’s addition underscores TRM’s ongoing commitment to hiring top-tier talent from public sector enforcement agencies to advance its efforts in building a safer and more transparent crypto ecosystem.
Wong Led Key Crypto Investigations During His 10 Years at the FBI
During his decade-long career with the FBI, Christopher Wong played a central role in some of the agency’s most significant cryptocurrency investigations.
One of his most high-profile achievements was co-leading the probe into the 2016 Bitfinex hack, a landmark case that culminated in the largest cryptocurrency seizure in U.S. history—totaling $3.6 billion.
The investigation involved complex blockchain forensics and international coordination, showcasing Wong’s deep expertise in tracing illicit crypto flows.
His work not only helped recover stolen funds but also set a new precedent for law enforcement’s ability to track and act on crypto-related financial crime.
Wong’s experience in such high-stakes cases brings invaluable insight to TRM Labs as it ramps up efforts to combat crypto-enabled fraud and money laundering.
Christopher Wong Joins TRM Labs as Global Investigator to Tackle Crypto Crime
Christopher Wong is joining TRM Labs as a global investigator, where he will leverage his FBI experience to combat criminal activity in the crypto space.
Known for his role in high-profile cases like the Bitfinex hack investigation, Wong will now focus on helping governments, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies detect and stop illicit use of digital assets.
His move reflects TRM Labs’ commitment to building a safer blockchain ecosystem by integrating top investigative talent. “I’m looking forward to learning from Chris as he helps our clients and partners stop illicit actors from exploiting transformative technologies,” said Ari Redbord, TRM’s global head of policy.
Wong’s expertise is expected to further strengthen TRM’s ability to trace illicit funds and disrupt bad actors in the crypto economy.
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