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Authorities seize Virtualine.net for Bitcoin-linked cybercrime hosting and money laundering.

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29 Oct 2026, 10:27 WIB
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Authorities seize Virtualine.net for Bitcoin-linked cybercrime hosting and money laundering.

U.S. and international law enforcement agencies seized Virtualine.net, a hosting service accused of accepting Bitcoin payments and laundering money from criminal clients. The operation involved authorities from the U.S., Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.K. Prosecutors allege Virtualine hosted illegal forums selling access to illicit images and hacking services, while ignoring abuse complaints. This crackdown highlights ongoing efforts to disrupt cybercrime infrastructure that exploits cryptocurrency for illegal activities.

The seizure of Virtualine.net in a Bitcoin cybercrime probe provides context for cryptocurrency market activity. For readers following digital assets, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 29, 2026 14:02 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 7 rose and 42 fell. Notable movers include BAT at Rp2.530 with a 1-day change of -6.54% and 100% buy order activity, BCH at Rp5.098.985 with a -5.83% change and 58% buy orders, and AXS at Rp16.838 with a -4.71% change and 99% sell orders.

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