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Binance’s Ex-Russia Chief Nabbed in Fraud Crackdown—Because Crypto and Handcuffs Still Go Together

Binance’s Ex-Russia Chief Nabbed in Fraud Crackdown—Because Crypto and Handcuffs Still Go Together

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2025-05-19 15:53:49
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Binance’s Former Russia Head, Blum Co-Founder Arrested in Connection to Fraud Case

Another day, another crypto exec in hot water. The former head of Binance’s Russian operations—who also co-founded Blum—was arrested today in connection with an alleged fraud scheme. Details are scarce, but regulators are circling like vultures on a leveraged trade gone bad.

Who needs Hollywood when the blockchain industry writes its own crime thrillers? Just another reminder that in crypto, the only thing more volatile than the market is executive accountability.

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