DOJ’s Record 127,271 BTC Seizure Resurfaces Amid Scam Crackdown
The DOJ’s record bitcoin forfeiture case has renewed scrutiny of global scam compounds tied to crypto fraud, trafficking, and organized crime. Authorities sought forfeiture of 127,271 BTC, worth about $15 billion. Record...
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