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Mexican drug cartels reportedly expand into cryptocurrency mining

Mexican drug cartels are reportedly moving deeper into cryptocurrency through hidden mining farms. The scale of the operations and any confirmed cyber incidents remain unclear.

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Concealed crypto-mining infrastructure could support money laundering and illicit financing while consuming substantial electricity.

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  1. Mexico's Drug Cartels Are Moving Deeper Into Crypto With Hidden Mining Farms: Report ↗ibtimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC

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