The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)  recently announced the indictment of a Russian national and an organization he allegedly operated, the bitcoin exchange BTC-e, for operating an unlicensed money service business, money laundering, and related crimes. “BTC-e was noted for its role in numerous ransomware and other cyber-criminal activity; its take-down is a significant accomplishment.” - Michael D’Ambrosio, Special Agent in Charge of the US Secret Service Criminal Investigative Division