Crypto Giant Tether Aided Turkey in Billion Dollar Crackdown
Market Intelligence Analysis
AI-PoweredTether, a major cryptocurrency company, assisted Turkish authorities in freezing over $500 million in assets linked to an individual accused of running illegal betting platforms and money laundering. This action demonstrates the growing cooperation between traditional financial institutions and cryptocurrency companies in combating illicit activities. The move may have a positive impact on the cryptocurrency market's reputation.
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On Jan. 30, Turkish authorities announced the freezing of more than half a billion dollars in assets owned by Veysel Sahin, who is accused of running illegal betting platforms and laundering criminal proceeds. An unidentified crypto company carried out the freeze at Turkey’s request, Istanbul’s chief prosecutor said.
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