Russia Shuts Down Nine Crypto Exchanges in Moscow Over Fraud Allegations

The Russian Federal Security Service has dismantled nine unregistered crypto exchanges in Moscow, linking them to fraudulent activities involving Ukrainian call centers.

The Russian Federal Security Service has dismantled nine unregistered crypto exchanges in Moscow, linking them to fraudulent activities involving Ukrainian call centers.

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