According to Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, the sanctioned wallets “received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits” used for illicit drugs.
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An ETH wallet tied to Mexican national Mario Alberto Jimenez Castro was allegedly used for illicit fentanyl sales in the United States.
2605The United States Drug Enforcement Administration has yet to find those responsible for the attack but has enlisted the help of the FBI.
8608The agencies have worked together for years, but now their joint efforts are official as they plan to ramp up activity.
8215“The number of crypto transactions associated with Chinese fentanyl brokers increased by 450% just last year alone," said the Massachusetts senator, citing an Elliptic report.
6471It’s a long road to federal legalization, but opposition to psychedelics is waning at the state level and Capitol Hill.
1883Uzbekistan's law enforcers were educated on blockchain analysis topics and methods for seizing crypto.
3121Cannabis users in the state may soon be able to pay for their green without cash.
6779With new technologies evolving, criminals find easier ways for illicit activities — that is the dark side of anonymity and decentralization.
6941The charges are reminiscent of events that took place during the "Silk Road" saga.
7418Two Costa Rican residents were charged for selling drugs worth $270 million on the darknet.
6400The NCIS has seen an uptick in darknet purchases using Bitcoin. Blockchain analytic firms discuss procedures to combat crypto-related crimes, along with emerging challenges.
12824Afghanistan’s healthcare ministry and several local pharmaceutical companies will use Fantom’s blockchain to combat counterfeit drugs.
4004Authorities across Europe take down an organized crime syndicate that used an encrypted chat network to coordinate their illicit activities.
12819Thai authorities are cracking down on drug networks and the methods they use to launder their profits, including cryptocurrency.
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