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#Cryptowatch : $70 Million for the "Digital Police" of the Future
While the crypto market searches for a clear direction, security infrastructure just received a massive vote of confidence. TRM Labs has officially announced the closing of a $70 million Series C funding round, pushing AI to the front lines of the battle against on-chain financial fraud.
🔍 Why is this a "Game Changer" in February 2026?
We are no longer talking about simple monitoring algorithms.
These funds will be invested in Real-Time AI Detection Agents capable of doing what human analysts cannot:
Millisecond Transaction Analysis: AI scans billions of data points across dozens of blockchains simultaneously to identify money laundering patterns before funds are "mixed."
Predictive Risk Scoring:
The platform doesn't just track where the money went; it uses predictive models to evaluate a wallet's risk before it even interacts with an exchange.
Adaptability to DAC8 and the Clarity Act: In the context of new European regulations (DAC8) and legislative pressure in the U.S., compliance is no longer optional. TRM Labs is becoming the "trust layer" necessary for institutional investors to stay in the game.
📉 The Numbers That Matter:
$70M – The value of the new funding round, at a time when Venture Capital (VC) is extremely selective.
18 blockchain startups – Raised over $278M in the first week of February alone, signaling that interest in infrastructure is at an all-time high.
16% – The new tax rate on crypto profits in Romania (2026), making transparency and AI-assisted reporting essential even for local users.
💡 The Bottom Line:
The "Wild West" of crypto is ending. Integrating AI into on-chain security transforms the blockchain from a space of uncertainty into a regulated and secure ecosystem. If you want to be the "bank of the future," you must have the "security of the future."
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