Stop Illicit Crypto Transactions Before They’re Cashed Out
Join the industry's first real-time tracking and enforcement network
What is Beacon Network?
Beacon Network is a real-time intelligence-sharing system that helps law enforcement, crypto exchanges, DeFi services, and stablecoin issuers stop illicit funds before they are withdrawn. Built by TRM Labs in collaboration with leading industry players, this crypto crime response network enables verified investigators to flag addresses linked to financial crime, immediately alerting exchanges and triggering risk-based responses.
A critical moment for crypto security
Crypto crime is evolving, and fragmented responses allow bad actors to exploit gaps. Recent hacks show how quickly stolen funds can move. Exchanges, stablecoin issuers, and law enforcement need a coordinated, real-time system to track and triage illicit assets before they disappear.
Verified investigators (exchanges, law enforcement, and security firms) flag illicit addresses in TRM
Flagged funds are auto-traced in real time as they move across the blockchain
When flagged funds reach an exchange or financial institution, Beacon Network immediately sends an alert
Exchanges and issuers can review risk, work with law enforcement, and act before withdrawals occur
“Blockchain has proven to be one of the most powerful tools to fight financial crime, and Beacon Network further enables private and public sector collaboration to ensure that we continue to lower crime on the blockchain. We are looking forward to strengthening cross-collaboration through Beacon Network and proactively addressing risks and issues, allowing us to build more trust and security, which are the cornerstones of broader crypto adoption.”
“There’s no program like Beacon Network. It’s a true early warning system that helps us identify and freeze illicit assets so law enforcement can recover them. That’s critical for protecting victims and safeguarding the broader ecosystem. Access to real-time intelligence is a game changer.”
“When criminals move money, they do it fast — often using thousands of transactions across multiple wallets to obscure the trail. With the right real-time intelligence, we can follow the money and take action before it’s gone. That’s the shift Beacon enables: rapid detection and coordinated response, not hindsight.”
“As blockchain adoption accelerates across the mainstream financial system, maintaining trust and safety is essential to unlocking institutional adoption. Beacon Network represents a new chapter, defined by real-time intelligence, proactive risk management, and cross-sector collaboration. At Ripple, we’re proud to be a founding member.”
“We’re proud to join the Beacon Network. This kind of public-private partnership is exactly what the industry needs to stay ahead of financial crime and represents a new standard for cooperation between crypto firms and law enforcement. At Zodia Custody, compliance and risk management are in our DNA, and we believe blockchain’s transparency is a powerful tool for smarter, faster financial crime prevention. Initiatives like the Beacon Network build on that potential and are critical to driving trust, accountability, and responsible growth across the digital asset ecosystem.”
Real results: Disrupting illicit crypto offramping
Exchanges have already blocked millions in illicit funds, stopping bad actors before they cash out
A law enforcement agency traced funds linked to a global scam. Through Beacon Network, they alerted exchanges in time to help freeze $1.5 million before it could be withdrawn.
Investigators identified scam-related deposits at a major exchange. Beacon Network alerts enabled rapid coordination, putting $800,000 on track for return to victims.
A bridge protocol using TRM’s API blocked 100% of attempts from flagged scam addresses.