The Latest Breaking News from Anatoly Legkodymov

Crypto exchange Bitzlato’s founder arrested in $700 million laundering scheme

A Russian was charged with money laundering through a cryptocurrency exchange that allegedly masked the proceeds of illegal gambling and drug deals valued at more than $700 million, as the US goes after criminal suspects in the digital space.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2023

US arrests Russian crypto boss who ‘catered to known crooks’

Justice dept says Anatoly Legkodymov operated the Hong Kong-registered Bitzlato exchange as a money laundering haven.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023

Justice Dept. charges Russian founder of cryptocurrency firm

A Russian national who founded a cryptocurrency exchange the Justice Department says evaded U.S. regulations and became a haven for proceeds of criminal activity has been arrested

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023