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FBI Intensifies Crypto Crime Crackdown Amid Rising Ransomware Threats
FBI Intensifies Crypto Crime Crackdown Amid Rising Ransomware Threats
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is escalating its efforts to combat cryptocurrency-related crimes as digital assets increasingly intersect with cybercrime and national security risks. FBI Deputy Assistant Director James Barnacle detailed the agency's strategic evolution during a discussion with Chainalysis co-founder Jonathan Levin, emphasizing ransomware, fraud, and terrorism financing as key focus areas.
Multi-agency collaboration remains central to the FBI's approach, with specialized units like the VIRTUAL Assets Unit and field office response teams playing pivotal roles. Ransomware investigations now command top priority as cybercriminals deploy increasingly sophisticated methods to exploit digital asset networks.
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