In a significant blow to cryptocurrency-based money laundering in Europe, a coordinated law enforcement operation has dismantled a major Bitcoin mixing service linked to €1.3 billion in illicit flows. The joint action by Europol, Swiss, and German authorities resulted in the seizure of servers, the disabling of the Cryptomixer.io domain, and the recovery of approximately $29 million in Bitcoin, while capturing a massive 12-terabyte data trove that could unravel further criminal networks.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekCrypto Tracing Busts Global Child Abuse Network
Blockchain intelligence has helped dismantle one of the world’s largest child sexual abuse material networks, leading to the arrest of its alleged administrator in Brazil. International authorities used crypto tracing to identify a Peruvian national who allegedly used mixers and multiple wallets to hide financial tracks. The network served over 350,000 users worldwide with memberships starting at just $10, demonstrating how cryptocurrency tracking is becoming a crucial tool in combating transnational digital crime.
about Crypto Tracing Busts Global Child Abuse NetworkEU Busts $689M Crypto Money Laundering Network
European authorities have dismantled a sophisticated crypto money laundering network that defrauded victims of $689 million through fraudulent investment schemes. The coordinated operation across Cyprus, Spain, Germany, France, and Belgium resulted in nine arrests and the seizure of over $1.7 million in assets, highlighting the escalating threat of crypto-related financial crimes as Europol warns criminal tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
about EU Busts $689M Crypto Money Laundering NetworkOperation Ironside Nets $37.9M Crypto in Global Crime Sting
Australian authorities have unleashed a new wave of criminal charges in Operation Ironside, filing approximately 800 counts related to drug trafficking, firearms, and conspiracy offenses while seizing nearly $38 million in cryptocurrency. The global investigation, a collaboration between the Australian Federal Police and FBI, leveraged an encrypted messaging platform secretly controlled by law enforcement to infiltrate organized crime networks. This latest enforcement action follows a critical High Court ruling that validated the use of intercepted communications as evidence, paving the way for what authorities describe as a significant breakthrough in combating sophisticated criminal operations.
about Operation Ironside Nets $37.9M Crypto in Global Crime StingEuropol Warns of Sophisticated Crypto Crime Surge
Europol has issued a stark warning about the growing sophistication of cryptocurrency-related crimes, stating they are placing significant strain on law enforcement resources across Europe. The agency’s financial crime chief emphasized the need for global standards and improved blockchain training to combat evolving criminal tactics. Recent conference discussions highlighted urgent requirements for public-private sector collaboration as criminals exploit the borderless nature of digital assets.
about Europol Warns of Sophisticated Crypto Crime SurgeTRON DAO Joins Europol Crypto Crime Conference
TRON DAO has taken a leading role in the global fight against cryptocurrency-related crime through its participation in Europol’s 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets. The blockchain organization showcased the remarkable success of its T3 Financial Crime Unit, a collaborative initiative that has monitored over $3 billion in transactions across five continents since its September 2024 launch, demonstrating the power of public-private partnerships in disrupting criminal networks operating on blockchain platforms.
about TRON DAO Joins Europol Crypto Crime ConferenceEuropol Busts SIM Card Cybercrime Ring, Seizes Crypto
Europol has dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime-as-a-service network that provided SIM cards to fraudsters across more than 80 countries, resulting in seven arrests and the seizure of $330,000 in cryptocurrency. The operation, codenamed SIMCARTEL, revealed a technically advanced criminal infrastructure that facilitated millions in losses through various fraudulent schemes while highlighting law enforcement’s growing focus on crypto-enabled international crime.
about Europol Busts SIM Card Cybercrime Ring, Seizes CryptoCanada Seizes $40M in Historic Crypto Exchange Bust
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has executed the largest cryptocurrency seizure in Canadian history, confiscating over $40 million from platform TradeOgre in a landmark enforcement action that marks the first complete dismantling of a cryptocurrency exchange by Canadian authorities. While the RCMP’s financial crime unit alleges widespread money laundering violations, the blanket seizure has ignited fierce backlash from users and industry leaders who argue innocent account holders are being penalized without due process, threatening trust in both traditional and digital financial systems.
about Canada Seizes $40M in Historic Crypto Exchange BustCanada Seizes Record $40M Crypto in TradeOgre Shutdown
Canadian authorities have seized a record $40 million in cryptocurrency from the unregistered exchange TradeOgre. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police conducted a year-long investigation following a tip from Europol, resulting in the complete shutdown of the platform.
about Canada Seizes Record $40M Crypto in TradeOgre ShutdownTurkish Arrest of Ethereum Developer Sparks Crypto Concerns
Turkish authorities detained Ethereum developer Fede’s Intern in Izmir, accusing him of enabling misuse of the blockchain network. The developer denied wrongdoing, stating he would cooperate but warned against criminalizing legitimate development. The incident follows Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s conviction, fueling concerns over increasing legal pressures on crypto builders. Industry figures like Ryan Sean Adams and Rasit Tavus questioned the motives behind the arrest, with speculation about international involvement. The case has cast doubt on Turkey’s suitability for Ethereum’s Devcon 2026.
about Turkish Arrest of Ethereum Developer Sparks Crypto ConcernsSamourai Wallet Founders Plead Guilty in $237M Case
The founders of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, pleaded guilty to conspiracy for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, resulting in a $237 million forfeiture and a $400,000 fine. The DOJ dropped parallel money laundering charges, capping prison time at five years. Prosecutors argued that Rodriguez knowingly facilitated illicit transactions, though the defense framed the plea as a pragmatic compromise. The case highlights ongoing legal debates over non-custodial crypto software. Samourai Wallet, a privacy-focused Bitcoin app, was shut down in April after processing over $2 billion in transactions, including $100 million tied to dark-web markets.
about Samourai Wallet Founders Plead Guilty in $237M CaseEuropol Busts $540M Crypto Fraud Network
Spanish law enforcement, backed by Europol and international agencies, has taken down a major cryptocurrency fraud network responsible for laundering €460M ($540M) stolen from 5,000+ victims worldwide. Five suspects were arrested in Spain, and searches were conducted in Madrid and the Canary Islands. The criminal group operated a sophisticated scheme, luring investors with fake crypto opportunities via phone, email, and social media. Funds were laundered through front companies, fake identities, and crypto exchanges, with Hong Kong serving as a key hub. Europol warned that online fraud, accelerated by AI, is becoming a dominant threat. Bitcoin, Monero, and Tether were used extensively in the scheme, complicating investigations due to privacy laws and offshore banking.
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