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US Cracks Down on 'Pig Butchering' Scams

US authorities have seized almost $5 million worth of Tether allegedly associated with 'pig butchering' scams

Tether was stolen using cryptocurrency investment scams. The investigation team worked with Tether to transfer the assets.

August 23, 2024 10:12 AM

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