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DOJ Ties Kansas Bank Collapse to $225 Million 'Pig Butchering' Seizure

Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank, wired millions in embezzled funds to scammers who promised crypto riches and was arrested in 2024. Now, a DOJ complaint shows he was the single largest victim in a global "pig butchering" USDT laundering network.

By Sam Reynolds, Jesse HamiltonJun 19, 2025

Shan Hanes mugshot (Morton County Jail/DoJ Filing)

Markets

Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk

The securities commissioner of the U.S. state of Kansas has issued a warning on the risks of cryptocurrency and ICO investments.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 29, 2018

kansas state capitol

Markets

Kansas Commission: Political Candidates Cannot Accept Bitcoin

The Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission issued guidance Wednesday stating that candidates for office cannot accept bitcoin as a contribution.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 27, 2017

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