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.
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The United States Drug Enforcement Administration has yet to find those responsible for the attack but has enlisted the help of the FBI.
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The agencies have worked together for years, but now their joint efforts are official as they plan to ramp up activity.
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“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.
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It’s a long road to federal legalization, but opposition to psychedelics is waning at the state level and Capitol Hill.
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Uzbekistan's law enforcers were educated on blockchain analysis topics and methods for seizing crypto.
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Cannabis users in the state may soon be able to pay for their green without cash.
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With new technologies evolving, criminals find easier ways for illicit activities — that is the dark side of anonymity and decentralization.
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The charges are reminiscent of events that took place during the "Silk Road" saga.
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Two Costa Rican residents were charged for selling drugs worth $270 million on the darknet.
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The NCIS has seen an uptick in darknet purchases using Bitcoin. Blockchain analytic firms discuss procedures to combat crypto-related crimes, along with emerging challenges.
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Afghanistan’s healthcare ministry and several local pharmaceutical companies will use Fantom’s blockchain to combat counterfeit drugs.
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Authorities across Europe take down an organized crime syndicate that used an encrypted chat network to coordinate their illicit activities.
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Thai authorities are cracking down on drug networks and the methods they use to launder their profits, including cryptocurrency.
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