Germany and Switzerland Dismantle $1.4B Cryptomixer in Europol Raid

Published at 2025-12-01 12:15:07

Authorities in Germany and Switzerland, backed by Europol, moved to shut down Cryptomixer, a mixing service active for about nine years and linked to laundering approximately $1.4 billion in criminal proceeds. Investigators say the platform was frequently used by ransomware gangs and darknet marketplaces to obscure the origin of funds, and the operation targeted its infrastructure to halt ongoing abuse.

The takedown is a significant disruption to illicit crypto-finance networks and highlights growing international cooperation on cybercrime. While it may curtail cash flows for criminal groups and help trace past transactions, experts warn mixers can reappear or morph, so continued cross-border enforcement and exchange-level vigilance will be key to sustaining pressure on crypto-enabled money laundering.

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Vietnamese police have arrested five suspects in Da Nang accused of running a cryptocurrency scam that allegedly stole about $532,000; investigations are ongoing.

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Published at 2026-01-18 08:30:11

Defiance Closes Ethereum ETF After Only Four Months

Miami-based Defiance ETFs announced Thursday it will close its Ethereum ETF after just four months on the market. The abrupt decision underscores mounting pressure in the competitive spot-ETH ETF landscape.

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Published at 2026-01-17 18:15:09

Fed to Inject $55B in T-Bill Purchases, Boosting Crypto Market Optimism

The Federal Reserve will buy $55 billion in Treasury bills as it resumes expanding its balance sheet, fueling hopes that added liquidity could support a crypto market rally. Traders and analysts say the move may ease financial conditions and lift risk assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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Published at 2026-01-17 17:15:05

Senators Push Back on Tim Scott’s Broad Crypto Bill

Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott's sweeping crypto bill faces sharp criticism from Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and ranking member Dick Durbin, who say the measure raises serious concerns. The bipartisan pushback could slow or reshape the proposed regulatory overhaul.

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Published at 2026-01-17 11:15:08

Anchorage Digital Seeks $200M–$400M Funding Ahead of Possible IPO

Crypto custodian Anchorage Digital is pursuing $200 million to $400 million in new capital as it prepares for a possible IPO next year. The raise is positioned to strengthen the firm's balance sheet and support growth ahead of a public listing.