# FinCEN Tracks $12B in Crypto Scams | Bitcoin and Crypto News

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Podcast: [Crypto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bitcoin-crypto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7492376)
Published: 2026-09-05T04:21:21+00:00
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## Resource

FinCEN just dropped a bombshell: over $12 billion in crypto scams targeting Americans, orchestrated by transnational crime syndicates hiding in Southeast Asia. These aren’t petty frauds—they’re organized, violent operations using crypto to bilk victims on an industrial scale. Countries like Myanmar and Cambodia are cracking down hard, with laws threatening life sentences for scam bosses who use coercion. While the U.S. tracks the money, global forces are dismantling the physical hubs where these crimes fester—showing this is a high-stakes, worldwide battle against digital extortion. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3594b58e4a59ee95

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