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Mindbytes May 29, 2026

FBI Seizes Record $8 Billion in Crypto, Arrests Hundreds in Global Scam Compound Crackdown

The FBI's Operation Blackout seized over $8 billion in bitcoin, arrested 275 suspects, and freed 2,000 trafficked workers in a massive takedown of international scam networks.

gizmo guru 1 min read

Article Jan 27, 2025

Crime Report: Illicit trades on-chain shot up in 2024

Crypto crime hit new highs in 2024, with illicit trades reaching $41 billion. But should we celebrate a decline or brace for more hidden numbers?

Werner Vermaak 6 min read