US Seizes $10 Million in Crypto Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Amid Drug Crackdown

Federal agents have seized more than $10 million in crypto assets linked to the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, delivering a significant blow to the cartel’s financial operations in Miami. The July 2025 crackdown disrupts a key channel for laundering drug profits, marking a decisive shift toward digital-era enforcement. This operation signals a growing federal focus on stopping drug trafficking by cutting off criminal financing, not just relying on traditional law enforcement approaches. Miami Operation Disrupts Cartel’s Crypto Pipeline In early July, a coordinated effort by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the FBI in Miami led to the seizure of more than $10 million in cryptocurrency assets directly connected to the Sinaloa cartel source: https://beincrypto.com/us-seizes-10-million-crypto-sinaloa-miami/