News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Wed, Oct 14, 2026 7:00 PM
US crackdown seizes 112 servers, shuts down 241 crypto scam sites
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US authorities shut down 241 crypto scam sites and seized 112 servers targeting Russian-speaking Americans.
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI dismantled a network that had been running investment scams targeting Russian‑speaking Americans.
Crypto Scam Network Dismantled
The operation seized 112 servers and shut down 241 websites that were used to promote fraudulent crypto investment schemes.
The crackdown underscores the U.S. authorities’ focus on combating crypto‑related fraud and protecting vulnerable investors.
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Market impact
The seizure of a large-scale crypto scam operation may reinforce regulatory scrutiny of crypto investment platforms, prompting investors to be more cautious. Traders may monitor enforcement actions for signals on the broader regulatory environment.
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