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Kraken Restricts Accounts Linked to Suspected $133 Million EU Theft
(9 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has reportedly restricted accounts connected to a suspected theft involving more than $133 million originating from the European Union. The restrictions appear to be part of an effort to prevent the movement of potentially stolen funds through the platform.
WHY IT MATTERS
When someone steals money and tries to move it through a cryptocurrency exchange, the exchange can freeze or restrict the accounts involved, much like a bank can freeze a suspicious bank account.
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SOURCES
- thedefiant.io
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