$783K Crypto Bust Ends Site Selling Stolen Images of 17,000 Women

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What happened

A joint French-U.S. law enforcement operation shut down a platform selling stolen intimate images of women and underage girls.

Authorities also seized over $783,000 in crypto assets, including bitcoin.

Key facts

  • Authorities also seized over $783,000 in crypto assets, including bitcoin.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:53 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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  1. Greece prepares to levy 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency

  2. Standard Chartered to expand institutional crypto and RWA custody to Singapore

  3. ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to exit non-compliant stablecoins

  4. Crypto industry split over Justin Drake’s AI warning

  5. Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Ethereum researcher's 'bunker mode' call divides crypto

  6. $783K Crypto Bust Ends Site Selling Stolen Images of 17,000 Women

  7. Greece Plans 10% Crypto Capital Gains Tax, Down From 15% Floated in June

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