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 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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