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DOJ Restrains $52.8M in Crypto Tied to Chinese Scam Marketplace Xinbi
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Justice restrained $52.8 million in cryptocurrency linked to the Chinese illicit marketplace Xinbi Guarantee, alongside Treasury sanctions and seizure of related Telegram infrastructure. This coordinated crackdown combines blockchain intelligence, asset freezes, sanctions, and physical law enforcement to target large-scale crypto-enabled scam operations.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 3 sources have reported it between 10 Sep 2026 and 11 Sep 2026.
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You face a new enforcement reality where US authorities can freeze millions in crypto linked to illicit activity using blockchain tracing and sanctions. If your platform handles stablecoins like USDT, prepare for heightened scrutiny and potential regulatory risks tied to marketplace or laundering connections.
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3 sources · first reported 10 Sep 2026 · latest 11 Sep 2026
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