Two developments across South and Southeast Asia illustrate the widening influence of cryptocurrency on both national policy and law enforcement. Bhutan has announced plans to invest roughly Rs.83 billion from its national cryptocurrency reserves to build a flagship “Mindfulness City,” aiming to address unemployment and attract foreign capital. At the same time, authorities in India… Continue reading From National Crypto Reserves to Criminal Crackdowns: Asia’s Expanding Digital Asset Reality
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Pune Police Uncover Rs.3.45 Crore Drug Network Using Dark Web and Cryptocurrency Links to Thailand
Pune police have dismantled a drug trafficking operation valued at approximately Rs.3.45 crore, exposing how the dark web and cryptocurrency are increasingly being used to facilitate cross-border narcotics trade. Investigators revealed that encrypted online marketplaces and digital currencies enabled the accused to source drugs from Thailand while obscuring payment trails. The bust underscores the growing… Continue reading Pune Police Uncover Rs.3.45 Crore Drug Network Using Dark Web and Cryptocurrency Links to Thailand