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DOJ charges 10 execs from 4 crypto market makers (Gotbit, Vortex, Antier, Contrarian) with market manipulation. Allegations include fraudulent trading to inflate prices/volumes. 3 CEOs extradited from Singapore. Case targets "wash trading" via FBI/IRS investigation. Over $1M crypto seized. 2 defendants pleaded guilty. Max sentence: 20 yrs prison/$250k fine.
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