The U.S. started seizing tankers with Venezuelan crude this month. First on Dec. 10, then another by Dec. 20. By Dec. 22, they were chasing a third near Venezuela. Caracas reacted with an emergency law threatening prison time. This blockade is pushing gold prices higher.
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Crypto's not as anonymous as you'd think. Every transaction leaves a permanent, public record. Law enforcement uses this to track illegal money flows. They analyze the blockchain to connect wallets to real people. It's become a key tool for busting criminal networks. The very transparency meant to secure it aids investigators.
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The 2025 crypto scene wasn't about hype or memes. It was defined by institutional adoption. Major banks and firms like BlackRock now control the market's core infrastructure. Price action flows through their ETFs and custody agreements. The wild public rallies are a thing of the past.
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