UK Crime Network, Worth Billions, Used Crypto to Funnel Drug Cash to Russia, NCA Says

    https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/11/22/uk-crime-network-worth-billions-used-crypto-to-funnel-drug-cash-to-russia-nca-says

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    1. >UK investigators say a sprawling criminal network laundered drug and trafficking profits into crypto, with some funds allegedly supporting Russian sanctions evasion and military activities.

      >Operation Destabilise has resulted in 128 arrests and more than £25 million seized, including digital assets traced through blockchain analytics.

      >Chainalysis told Sky News that public blockchains make crypto a “poor vehicle” for laundering, underscoring how transparency tools are helping dismantle cross-border crime networks.

      This is one of the biggest problems for the full adoption of crypto.

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