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In a recent report, blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs found that 90% of surveyed participants had received crypto-related training, while 99% said more was needed. 
Participants in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trmlabs.com/tackling-crypto-crime-2023-survey-of-law-enforcement" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2023 survey</a>, primarily staff from U.S. law enforcement organizations, revealed that 40% of offenses investigated by their organizations were linked to cryptocurrency. Despite the increasing sophistication of criminals, more than 60% of the conducted crypto investigations by respondents’ organizations yielded positive outcomes. 
The survey, which included over 300 individuals employed for at least one year in such agencies, revealed that 87% of those using blockchain analytics tools described them as “very” or “extremely” important in achieving successful investigation outcomes. 
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Of the respondents, 93% were affiliated with U.S. law enforcement organizations and had participated in one or more crypto-related investigations within the past 12 months. While more than half of federal agency participants reported utilizing blockchain analytics tools, only 11% of surveyed state agencies indicated the same. 
Regarding technological preparedness, approximately 61% of respondents expressed a lack of sufficient technology to address the latest threats posed by crypto criminals.&nbsp; 
The survey predicted a surge in cryptocurrency-related cases, with the same personnel surveyed stating that over 50% of their investigations will involve crypto by 2027. In response to this challenge, 79% deem investment in blockchain analytics a “critical” or “high” priority. 
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TRM Labs: 99% of U.S. law enforcement wants more crypto training

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