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Crypto's Truth | 8 months ago (raw) | export | reply | flag 
 Crypto Under Fire: Latest Exchange Charged In US Money Laundering Scandal.
The U.S. Department of Justice charges Aliaksandr Klimenka in a major crypto money laundering case, highlighting BTC-e's role in cybercrime. The crackdown reveals BTC-e's alleged failure to implement anti-money laundering and KYC protocols. Klimenka faces up to 25 years if convicted. Meanwhile, Chainalysis reports a significant drop in crypto's use for illegal activities in 2023, challenging narratives around digital assets and crime. 
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BossLady | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
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nivana | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 In a significant crackdown on crypto-related crime, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced charges against Aliaksandr Klimenka, a 42-year-old Belarusian and Cyprus national. Klimenka is alleged to be involved in a money laundering conspiracy and the operation of BTC-e, an unlicensed digital currency exchange, alongside Alexander Vinnik and others
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nivana | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 This is not the first instance of cryptocurrency exchanges being charged in money laundering scandals. Several other exchanges and individuals have faced similar charges in recent years. For example, BitMEX, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, was indicted by the federal government in 2020 for violating anti-money laundering laws