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Billion-dollar bust as international op shutters Cryptonator wallet

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August 6, 2024 at 02:33AM Cryptonator, an online digital wallet and cryptocurrency exchange, was shut down in a joint operation involving the FBI, IRS, and German police. It allegedly facilitated criminal activities, including money laundering and fraud. CEO Roman Boss, a Russian national living in Germany, is accused of enabling illegal transactions and faces charges … Read more

Brothers arrested for $25 million theft in Ethereum blockchain attack

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May 15, 2024 at 02:37PM Two brothers, Anton Peraire-Bueno and James Pepaire-Bueno, were indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly manipulating the Ethereum blockchain to steal $25 million worth of cryptocurrency in a scheme that took just 12 seconds to execute. If convicted, they face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison … Read more