China arrests 16 in crypto money-laundering crackdown tied to telecom fraud

Chinese authorities arrested 16 people linked to a cryptocurrency money-laundering network connected to telecom fraud, part of Beijing's intensified crackdown on crypto misuse in financial crimes. The case highlights ongoing challenges in policing digital assets amid China's strict crypto ban and reflects global regulatory tightening.

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