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BTC-e was a cryptocurrency trading platform primarily serving the Russian market, with servers located in the United States. The U.S. government seized their website and funds in 2017.
Jun 9, 2023 · Fresh court documents detail how two administrators of the now-defunct BTC-e exchange stole and laundered bitcoin from Mt.Gox, the hacked bitcoin exchange.
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Mar 24, 2023 · The long-dormant bitcoin stash from the defunct BTC-e crypto exchange has been moving on the blockchain for the past two weeks, an anonymous member of a Russian Telegram channel noticed on...
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- Investigative Reporter
Alexander Vinnik, the founder of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, was convicted of laundering funds for cybercriminals, including ransomware gangs. He faces extradition requests from the US and Russia, where he is also accused of fraud and hacking.
Mar 24, 2023 · The alleged BTC-e operator stands accused of extortion, aggravated money laundering and conspiracy.
Feb 1, 2024 · Aliaksandr Klimenka allegedly controlled BTC-e, a digital currency exchange that facilitated cybercrimes and online money laundering. He was arrested in Latvia and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
Jul 27, 2017 · Specifically, the indictment alleges, BTC-e was used to facilitate crimes ranging from computer hacking, to fraud, identity theft, tax refund fraud schemes, public corruption, and drug...