Spencer Woodman is a reporter for ICIJ, based in New York.
His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, Associated Press, The Guardian, Rolling Stone and The Intercept.
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Its USDT crypto token underpins a trillion-dollar market, but cryptocurrency giant Tether won’t answer questions about its ownership.
Aug 07, 2026
The exchange is rapidly generating new accounts in a way that can confuse authorities and compliance officials, experts told ICIJ.
Jul 31, 2026
An internal report obtained says that crypto brokers are moving millions while dodging rules to guard against dirty money.
Jul 21, 2026
Law enforcement in Wisconsin and New York accuse the firm of refusing to help recoup funds, even under court orders.
Jul 08, 2026
The crypto industry and law enforcement groups are in the midst of a lobbying showdown over the proposed Clarity Act.
Jun 24, 2026
Asset manager Fidelity moved millions for company owned by disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein just weeks before his 2019 arrest, documents reveal.
Jun 01, 2026
As governments seek to ban the machines, bitcoin ATMs remain entwined with cryptocurrency industry's most mainstream players.
May 26, 2026
The shift offers companies immunity from certain regulations — and, critics say, weakens protections for scam victims.
May 15, 2026










