US Treasury sanctions crypto wallets as authorities crack down on fentanyl
According to Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, the sanctioned wallets “received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits” used for illicit drugs.
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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