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French Minister Agrees on Measures to Protect Crypto Professionals After Kidnappings
French Minister Agrees on Measures to Protect Crypto Professionals After Kidnappings

A meeting was held with Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau, Director General of the National Police and Gendarmerie and industry representatives.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-17 00:05
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Crypto Exchange CEO's Daughter, Grandson Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt
Crypto Exchange CEO's Daughter, Grandson Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he will meet with French crypto entrepreneurs to discuss how to protect them.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 00:10
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Telegram Shuts Down 'Largest Illicit Online Marketplace' After Elliptic's Insights
Telegram Shuts Down 'Largest Illicit Online Marketplace' After Elliptic's Insights

Telegram has now shut down both Haowang and Xinbi, which processed a combined $35 billion of illicit transactions in stablecoins

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-15 17:35
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Telegram Cracks Down on Suspected $8B Chinese Crypto Crime Marketplace Set Up in Colorado
Telegram Cracks Down on Suspected $8B Chinese Crypto Crime Marketplace Set Up in Colorado

Illicit marketplaces are a key part of the growing global cyberscams industry, with Southeast Asia being among the hubs for such activity.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-14 22:32
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Germany Seizes $38M From Crypto Platform Suspected of Laundering Bybit, Genesis Hack Proceeds
Germany Seizes $38M From Crypto Platform Suspected of Laundering Bybit, Genesis Hack Proceeds

EXch served as a hub for over $1.9 billion in illicit crypto transfers, authorities said, with funds tied to both high-profile hacks and phishing operations.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-09 17:42
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