CryptoMixer Crumbles: $29M Bitcoin Bust in Epic Cybercrime Showdown
Law enforcement just mixed things up by shutting down Cryptomixer, seizing $29 million in Bitcoin. This crypto blender was a favorite for cybercriminals, but Operation Olympia has left it unplugged. Cryptomixer’s days of laundering dirty coins are officially over, leaving crooks scrambling to find a new laundromat.
Hot Take:
Cryptomixer, the “Breaking Bad” of Bitcoin laundering, finally met its match in the ultimate game of cops and robbers. Europol and friends pulled off a heist of their own, seizing $29 million in Bitcoin and leaving the crypto crooks scrambling for their next move. It’s like watching “Ocean’s Eleven,” but with servers and digital currency! Who knew law enforcement could be so hip?
Key Points:
- Europol seized $29 million in Bitcoin after shutting down Cryptomixer.
- Cryptomixer laundered over EUR 1.3 billion in Bitcoin since 2016.
- Operation Olympia involved German and Swiss authorities, Europol, and Eurojust.
- The takedown included confiscating three servers and over 12 terabytes of data.
- Cryptomixer was linked to dark-web markets, ransomware groups, and illegal activities.
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