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BTC-e was a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform founded in July 2011 and operated by ALWAYS EFFICIENT LLP. BTC-e allowed exchanges of various cryptocurrencies and the U.S. dollar, Russian ruble and Euro. BTC-e was famous for its minimalistic design and comfortable user experience. BTC-e has been shut down since July 2017, after the arrest of key staff members of the exchange, who were charged with being involved in money laundering schemes. BTC-e reopened as a new platform on wex.nz. Wex works under the fulfilment of all legal requirements, such as anti-money laundering and KYC, and currently asks users to go through a registration process. Alexander Vinnik, the suspected operator of BTC-e, is still seized and currently held in Greece, where he was captured while on vacation with his family.

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The detention of a United States journalist in Russia has sparked a renewed push from Alexander Vinnik, the co-founder of BTC-e, for a possible “prisoner swap” ...

BTC-e founder seeks prisoner swap deal for detained WSJ journalist: Report

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2023-05-25T03:47:39+01:00

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The crypto was dormant in the account for over seven years and with the move, a majority found its way to personal wallets.

10,000 BTC moves off crypto wallet linked to Mt. Gox hack

2022-11-24T05:54:27+00:00

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Vinnik’s lawyers fear Greek authorities will want him to face additional charges after the sentence.

French court sentences BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik to 5 years

2021-06-28T05:07:21+01:00

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Lawyers of the alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer appeal to the court, arguing that Alexander Vinnik was just an employee at BTC-e.

Vinnik’s attorney appeals against 5-year prison sentence

2020-12-18T15:39:11+00:00

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Years after his initial arrest, Vinnik has finally been sentenced.

Paris court sentences Alexander Vinnik to five years in prison

2020-12-07T14:25:03+00:00

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The Russian national linked to the laundering of $4 billion of Bitcoin stolen during the Mt. Gox hack is finally in court.

Vinnik trial for extortion and Bitcoin money laundering begins in Paris

2020-10-19T14:40:55+01:00

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Approximately 10 years ago, someone paid 10,000 Bitcoin for two pizzas, but what happened to those coins after the purchase? Coinfirm has found out.

Where Are the Bitcoin Pizza Coins Now?

2020-05-22T22:16:57+01:00

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The FBI arrest a Russian rapper living in the U.S. for money laundering using, among evidence, Instagram pictures including huge wads of cash, both dollars and ...

FBI Arrests Russian Rapper For Crypto Money Laundering, Cites Damning Instagram

2020-04-01T21:36:00+01:00

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