US Treasury sanctions Sinaloa Cartel-linked cash-to-crypto network
The US Treasury has sanctioned a cash-to-crypto network linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. This network was involved in laundering fentanyl proceeds through digital assets, utilizing ATMs and shell companies in Mexico. The sanctions include blacklisting individuals, entities, and specific cryptocurrency addresses associated with these operations.
- ▪The Office of Foreign Assets Control blacklisted over a dozen individuals and entities connected to the Sinaloa Cartel.
- ▪The cartel was converting bulk cash from fentanyl sales into cryptocurrency using a network of ATMs and exchanges.
- ▪Specific Ethereum addresses and crypto wallets tied to cartel operations were also blacklisted.
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| Original publisher | Crypto Briefing |
| Canonical URL | https://cryptobriefing.com/treasury-sanctions-sinaloa-cartel-crypto-network/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 09:08:19 +0000 |
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