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Crypto, Financial Crime

Tricks of the trade, how criminals have devised new ways to ‘clean’ dirty crypto

By Elizabeth Hearst for AMLi

The use of crypto has increased exponentially in the past ten years, and despite its volatility, millions have flocked to cryptocurrency exchanges eager to exchange their hard-earned cash for digital coins.

It’s believed that many criminals have also now turned to crypto – eager to launder their illicit funds without the watchful eye of authorities.

Despite their best efforts, dozens of cyber criminals have been apprehended in recent years, following advancements in tracking funds around the cryptocurrency blockchain.

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