
Europol, Swiss, and German authorities dismantled Cryptomixer.io, seizing $29 million in Bitcoin and 12 terabytes of data allegedly linked to €1.3 billion laundered since 2016.
Europol, in cooperation with Swiss and German law enforcement, has shut down the hybrid bitcoin mixing service Cryptomixer.io in an operation between November 24 and 28, 2025. Authorities seized three servers in Switzerland, disabled the domain, and recovered approximately $29 million in Bitcoin. Officials allege the service laundered about €1.3 billion in cryptocurrency since launching in 2016, masking funds from crimes such as drug trafficking, ransomware, and fraud. Investigators are analyzing 12 terabytes of seized data, which may reveal further illicit transactions. The takedown is viewed as a significant blow to online money laundering in Europe, though experts caution criminals may adapt by using alternative platforms.