Operation Atlantic: Secret Service Disrupts $45M Crypto Fraud
US Secret Service's Operation Atlantic stopped $45.3 million in crypto scams on April 11, 2026. Agents froze $12.1 million using blockchain tracing and arrested 28 suspects.
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US Secret Service's Operation Atlantic stopped $45.3 million in crypto scams on April 11, 2026. Agents froze $12.1 million using blockchain tracing and arrested 28 suspects.
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Monero surged 5.5% to $345.05 on April 10, 2026, lifting market cap to $6.35 billion USD. Privacy coin outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum amid market dips.