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FBI Uncovers $30 Million Crypto Money Laundering Network in New York

The FBI has pressed charges against six individuals for their alleged involvement in an unlicensed cryptocurrency money-transmitting operation that laundered over $30 million.

The group is accused of exchanging cryptocurrencies for cash and dispatching this cash through the USPS without holding the required state licenses or federal registration. Prosecutors assert that these individuals transmitted funds they were aware had originated from criminal activities or were intended to support unlawful operations.

The scheme came to light after the FBI apprehended a confidential informant who had been packaging and sending cash on behalf of the group for an extended period of 18 months. Subsequently, the informant took part in approximately 80 controlled cash pickups, totaling $15 million, as part of a cooperative agreement.

As stated in the complaint, one of the defendants purportedly claimed to have amassed $30 million by trading cash for cryptocurrencies over a span of three years. He reportedly disclosed to an undercover agent that his most affluent clients included hackers, with some generating income from drug sales.

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Current Hottest Cryptocurrency Trends

Following the previous week's significant market downturn, cryptocurrencies witnessed a general resurgence this week. Interestingly, this occurred in the wake of both accurate and misleading news regarding the approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF. According to CoinGecko, 17 of the top 20 cryptocurrencies, as measured by market capitalization, have recorded gains over the past seven days.

Among these gainers, the increase in value varied from a modest 1.4% for Shiba Inu (SHIB) to a substantial 33% surge for Solana (SOL). Just one week ago, Solana was trading around $22 and has now reached a peak of $29.50.

Solana, which achieved a remarkable 12% gain in a single day, setting a new three-month high, currently leads the way. This achievement is even more noteworthy considering that Solana experienced significant losses the previous week. Its performance spearheaded a broader market recovery that added $43 billion to the total cryptocurrency market value.

Gold Offers Bullish Cues as BTC Eyes $31K

"Bitcoin's price has surged 14% in the past month, outpacing gold's more modest 6.7% gain. Interestingly, gold started its upward trend a week before Bitcoin did. This rise in gold's value can be attributed to increasing tensions between Israel and Hamas, along with ongoing speculations about the Federal Reserve potentially winding down its tightening cycle, suggesting an impending period of inflation.

Greg Magdini, Director of Derivatives at Amberdata, commented on these developments. He pointed out that interest rates are currently a significant driver in the macroeconomic landscape. Surprisingly, rate-sensitive assets like gold are also experiencing positive momentum. This trend is seen as a favorable indicator for Bitcoin (BTC).

Magdini further explained that war spending traditionally leads to inflation, and the Federal Reserve is hinting at a pause in interest rate hikes while the U.S. economy remains robust. These factors are contributing to the positive outlook for both gold and BTC. The growing optimism surrounding a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) and the ongoing Ripple lawsuit are additional factors that Magdini believes contribute to a bullish sentiment for Bitcoin as a whole."

Crypto Attacks Drain $200 Million in Digital Assets

In the year 2022, a substantial $2.57 billion was reported stolen, affecting a notable 52,091 individual investors, according to data in the FBI's Internet Crime Report.

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