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Alarming Stablecoin Risk: Bitrace Report Reveals $649B Flow Through High-Risk Addresses in 2024

The sheer volume of value flowing through the cryptocurrency ecosystem can be staggering, and not all of it is for legitimate purposes. A recent finding from blockchain data analytics firm Bitrace casts a spotlight on a critical area of concern: the flow of stablecoins through addresses associated with illicit activities. Their latest **Bitrace report** indicates […]

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Unveiling the Shadowy Web: How Chinese Laundering Networks Fuel Global Crypto Crime

In the murky world of cryptocurrency crime, a new investigation has shed light on a critical, yet often overlooked, component: the underground financial networks that enable criminals to convert their ill-gotten digital assets into spendable cash. Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has dropped a bombshell report, revealing that Chinese laundering networks are the linchpin for […]

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Shocking Crypto Market Manipulation Scandal: Gotbit Founder Forfeits $23M in Dramatic Plea Deal

In a stunning turn of events shaking the cryptocurrency world, Aleksei Andriunin, the founder of crypto market maker Gotbit, has agreed to forfeit a staggering $23 million in cryptocurrencies. This dramatic plea deal with U.S. authorities comes after Andriunin faced serious charges of wire fraud and crypto market manipulation. Arrested in Portugal and extradited to […]

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Shocking Jail Term: UK Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in Landmark Case

In a landmark move signaling a sterner stance on cryptocurrency regulation, the UK has handed down its first-ever criminal penalty for operating an unregistered crypto platform. Olumide Osunkoya, an executive at crypto ATM firm GidiPlus, is facing four years behind bars. This shocking development sends ripples through the crypto industry, particularly highlighting the growing scrutiny […]