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Crypto wrap: Crackdown on Russian exchanges, PayPal goes crypto, plus more

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The US Department of Treasury has taken action against two crypto exchange services accused of having links with Russia and being involved in illicit activities such as money laundering.

A press release by the Department says the latest action against PM2BTC and Cryptex was “part of a coordinated international effort

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