The cocaine market exploded between 2014 and 2023. Production in Colombia increased more than sevenfold to nearly 2,700 tonnes, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Behind the scenes, drug traffickers find equally illicit ways to pay their suppliers and foot soldiers, or to spend the proceeds of their criminal trade. Their solution? Money laundering. It is estimated that 25% of the funds collected is laundered. Criminals generally launder money in three stages: firstly, they inject it into the financial system; secondly, they layer it with…
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Since Bitcoin (BTC) printed its all-time high on Oct. 6, a wide range of price forecasts has emerged. While some projections have called for a move as high as $200,000, others have argued that the rally may already be over, with $126,198 representing the cycle peak. As the New Year approaches, attention has increasingly shifted toward longer-term outlooks, including Bitcoin 2026 price prediction. In this analysis, CCN examines the perspective of Farzam Ehsani, co-founder and CEO of crypto exchange VALR. We also examine on-chain and technical indicators that may help…