The recent kidnapping case in the Philippines involving two ethnic Chinese hostages who were lured to the country and killed, has highlighted the growing use of cryptocurrencies in criminal activities.
In this instance, the kidnappers demanded their ransoms be paid in the cryptocurrency USDT. Also known as Tether, USDT has become a popular tool for criminals to evade law enforcement due to its ease of transfer, anonymity and stable value.
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