The cryptocurrency industry is linked to several illegal activities, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently investigating 130 cases. Kyle Armstrong, a supervisory special agent, revealed info while speaking at a cryptocurrency conference titled “Crypto Evolved” in New York on Wednesday, June 27, reported Bloomberg. He is in charge of the virtual currency initiative of the agency, which has been working for over three years now.
Threat Tagging Crypto
Armstrong noted that the FBI has “threat tagged” cryptocurrencies to encompass a broad crime spectrum, including kidnapping, ransomware attacks, human trafficking and the illegal drugs trade. Regarding the 130 cases, he said, “There are thousands of cases in the bureau, so it is a small sliver at this point.” However, he also commented that the agency had seen an increase in the use of digital currency payments for illegal activities.
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