FBI Says US Seized $1.2 Billion In Crypto Stolen From Binance
The FBI has successfully seized over $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency that was stolen from the Binance exchange last month. This recovery represents a significant intervention in the digital asset security landscape.
Why it matters
The recovery of such a large sum highlights the increasing capability of law enforcement to track and seize illicit digital assets.
The FBI said Thursday that it had seized more than $1.2 billion…
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