Binance, Coinbase join West Africa scam sweep that flagged $11 million
- —Binance and Coinbase were among private-sector partners in the West Africa operation
- —Partners flagged $11 million in funds that could be frozen
- —Officials reported crypto seizures but did not disclose their value
Why it matters: The joint effort shows growing coordination between exchanges and authorities against crypto fraud in emerging markets.
Source: CoinDesk
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