China Accuses US of Crypto Manipulation Amid Cyberattack Claims

China Accuses US of Crypto Manipulation Amid Cyberattack Claims

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China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) has released a document alleging that the United States is using lawsuits against cryptocurrency criminals as a means to assert dominance over the global financial system. This follows previous accusations from the agency claiming that the US conducts cyberattacks to tarnish China's reputation. The document titled 'Top Player: Analysis of Global Virtual Currency Assets Extortion under the U.S. Technological Hegemon' outlines these theories.

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2026-02-27
CVERC publishes document on US crypto lawsuits and cyberattacks