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FBI Crypto Fraud Crackdown Legitimacy

The FBI's proactive approach to targeting crypto-related scams will enhance security and trust in Bitcoin.

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FIRST SEENMay 17, 2026
LAST SEENJul 1, 2026
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SOURCE EVIDENCE

"Bitcoin Core has released version 31.1rc1, fixing a privacy flaw in PrivateBroadcast while introducing software, wallet, and validation improvements ahead of the next stable mainnet release."

Crypto News crypto_media Source article

"Patel added that the FBI is proactively investigating crime in Bitcoin and other digital assets and is pushing prevention work on the 'front end' to stop schemes before they reach victims."

Activist Post general_news Source article