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Elliptic Intelligence Used by the FBI in Action Against Huione, the $134 Billion Criminal Marketplace and Money Laundering Operation (opens original article in a new tab)

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The FBI used Elliptic's intelligence to target Huione, a $134 billion criminal marketplace and money laundering operation, which had processed over $31 billion in crypto transactions and $103 billion through its payments arm.

  • Elliptic's intelligence was used by the FBI in action against Huione, a $134 billion criminal marketplace and money laundering operation.
  • Huione Guarantee was a Telegram-based marketplace involved in online fraud, receiving over $31 billion in cryptoasset transactions.
  • Huione Pay, part of Huione Group, laundered at least $103 billion in cryptoasset payments and operated physical outlets in Cambodia.
  • Elliptic's work contributed to the shutdown of Huione Guarantee and designations of Huione Group as a money laundering concern by US Treasury and UK sanctions.

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