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Operation Racer: Hong Kong Authorities Dismantle Cryptocurrency Laundering Operation

Hong Kong customs officers arrested three individuals involved in a HK$1.8 billion ($228 million) money laundering operation that utilized a cryptocurrency platform and bank accounts of shell companies, with investigations…

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Stablecoin Issuer Tether Strengthens Bitcoin Portfolio with $627M Bitcoin Purchase

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, bought another 8,889 BTC. The latest purchase is valued at around $627 million, bringing its Bitcoin holdings to 75.354K BTC. Overall, the company now…

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TRM Labs Report: Tether’s USDT Was the Go-to Stablecoin for Illicit Activities in 2023

A report issued by TRM Labs indicated that Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency industry, was the preferred stablecoin used for illicit transactions during 2023. TRM Labs alleges…

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