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U.S. Indicts 2 Top Russian Hackers, Sanctions Cryptex

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The government also indicted and sanctioned a top Russian cybercriminal known as Taleon , whose cryptocurrency exchange Cryptex has evolved into one of Russia’s most active money laundering networks. Early in his career (circa 2000) Shakhmametov was known as “ v1pee ” and was the founder of the Russian hacker group nerf[.]ru

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E-Crime Rapper ‘Punchmade Dev’ Debuts Card Shop

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Purchases can be made in cryptocurrencies, and checking out prompts one to continue payment at Coinbase.com. Brainjuiceofficial says Turner was born in October 2000, the oldest child of a single mother of five whose husband was not in the picture. ” the site promises. Devon Turner, a.k.a.