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The arrest of former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reignited demands for full accountability over Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and deeper investigations into the late sex offender’s global network, both in the United States and internationally.

Authorities in the United Kingdom detained the ex-prince, the brother of King Charles, on Thursday. Officials confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into potential misconduct in public office, though they did not explicitly name Mountbatten-Windsor in their statement.

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📅 February 11 - United States | The exchange platform Paxful Holdings Inc. was sentenced to pay $4 million after federal prosecutors concluded that the company benefited from serious failures in its anti-money laundering controls, allowing the movement of funds linked to fraud, prostitution, and sex trafficking.

📖According to the official statement from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Paxful allegedly promoted its lack of strict anti-money laundering (AML) controls as a competitive advantage, attracting users seeking to move funds without oversight.
Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Tysen Duva stated that the company “profited from moving money for criminals,” even knowing that these clients were involved in fraud, extortion, prostitution, and commercial sex trafficking.
One of the most serious aspects of the case involves its connection to Backpage, a website historically used by prostitution rings, including cases involving minors. Between 2015 and 2022, transactions related to Backpage and another similar portal allegedly channeled approximately $17 million in Bitcoin from Paxful wallets to these sites.
According to prosecutors, the platform earned at least $2.7 million in profits from this activity. Internally, the founders even referred to the growth driven by this flow as the “Backpage Effect”.
The legal troubles accelerated in recent years. In 2024, co-founder Artur Schaback pleaded guilty to failing to implement an effective anti-money laundering program and falsely claiming that the platform did not require Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.
Subsequently, in December, the company itself pleaded guilty. Paxful had suspended operations in 2019, but the legal process continued until the penalty was determined.
Initially, the DOJ proposed a fine exceeding $112 million. However, after an independent financial analysis, it was determined that the company lacked the capacity to pay that amount, reducing the penalty to $4 million.

Topic Opinion:
Decentralization is not synonymous with a lack of accountability. Platforms that operate with digital assets must understand that the lack of AML and KYC controls is not a business advantage, but a legal time bomb.
💬Do you think the fine was sufficient considering the amounts involved?

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The token created by Mark Longo to honor his late pets has experienced a dramatic collapse. Within two weeks of its launch on November 26, it has lost over 99% of its value. On-chain data reveals significant selling pressure as the project faces growing controversies. The token, Justice for Pnut and Fred (JUSTICE), launched via the Solana-based platform Pump.fun, is now trading at $0.0003834, a drastic decline from its initial value.
Market Cap Falls Below $400,000
Despite boasting over 31,000 holders, the project’s market capitalization has plummeted to $375,960. Mark Longo, the creator of the token, has not responded to requests for comments regarding JUSTICE's performance.
Original Intent and Controversies
The token was launched after Longo publicly criticized the crypto community for allegedly exploiting his personal tragedy to create the meme coin Peanut (PNUT). "It’s despicable that people want to profit off this situation," Longo said in a video posted on Twitter. Ironically, he later decided to launch his own token, sparking further controversy.
The PNUT community also pointed out that Longo received $50,000 in donations, which he reportedly cashed out immediately.
Migration to a New Token Fails
On December 6, a new contract address for the token, renamed Justice for Peanut (JFP), was announced. However, this new token also suffered severe losses, dropping 67% in value since its creation. Longo stated that he had submitted requests for the token’s listing on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, though the outcome remains unclear.
The Incident Surrounding Longo's Pets
The case of Longo’s pets, Peanut and Fred, garnered significant political attention when Vice President-elect JD Vance highlighted the story during a rally in North Carolina. Public interest intensified after Elon Musk commented on the incident, which led to increased trading activity surrounding the meme coin PNUT.
The incident began when New York wildlife officials raided Longo’s sanctuary in Pine City, citing violations of wildlife laws. Peanut, who had amassed over 500,000 social media followers, was euthanized along with Fred after reportedly biting someone during a seizure. The raid sparked widespread outrage and motivated Longo to launch his token.
Pump.fun Revolutionizing Token Creation
Pump.fun, a platform facilitating easy token creation on the Solana blockchain, played a pivotal role in the proliferation of similar projects. For just 0.02 SOL (around $4.80), users can create tokens without technical expertise. However, the platform's mechanisms contribute to extreme volatility, often leading to the collapse of trending tokens.
Since its launch in January 2024, the Solana-based platform has enabled the creation of over 3.85 million tokens. In response to mounting controversies, Pump.fun banned UK users from accessing the platform after receiving a warning from the British financial regulator.
Conclusion
Mark Longo’s journey with the JUSTICE and JFP tokens highlights the risks and volatility associated with meme coins. While platforms like Pump.fun bring innovation to the crypto space, they also open the door to highly controversial and unstable projects.

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