Kraken Helps Global Operation Freeze $45M in Criminal Crypto Proceeds
Kraken Helps Global Operation Freeze $45M in Criminal Crypto Proceeds
🚨 Kraken Freezes Criminal Millions
Kraken's parent company Payward participated in Operation Atlantic, a coordinated international law enforcement effort involving the US, UK, and Canada.
The operation achieved significant results:
- Identified over $45 million in suspected criminal proceeds
- Froze more than $12 million tied to crypto approval phishing schemes
- Identified over 20,000 potential victims
The exchange emphasized that protecting clients extends beyond regulatory compliance to core operational values.
Protecting clients isn't just a regulatory obligation. It's how we operate. @Payward supported Operation Atlantic — a coordinated global effort that identified $45M+ in suspected criminal proceeds and 20,000+ potential victims 👇blog.kraken.com/product/securi…
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