🚨 Bithumb is facing fresh legal trouble in South Korea. CEO Lee Jae won has been named a suspect in a bribery investigation after allegations that Bithumb hired relatives and associates of a lawmaker in exchange for political favors. Authorities are now examining whether the relationship was used to pressure rival exchange Upbit and its parent company Dunamu. The case adds to a challenging year for Bithumb, which has already faced regulatory scrutiny over AML and KYC compliance. If proven true, this could become one of South Korea’s biggest crypto political scandals of 2026.

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Global Crackdown Takes Down Crypto Network Tied to Ransomware An international law enforcement operation has dismantled AudiA6, a crypto laundering network linked to ransomware gangs and darknet activity. Chainalysis said the platform processed about $389 million worth of bitcoin since 2021, while two suspected operators were arrested in Georgia. The case highlights how cybercriminals used mule accounts and legitimate crypto exchanges to move illicit funds, as authorities step up efforts to target the financial networks behind cybercrime. #Crypto #Bitcoin #CryptoCurrency #BabaCrypto #Blockchain #CryptoMarket #CryptoNews #Btc #BitcoinNews #CryptoLaundering #Darknet