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Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty

Bitcoin Magazine·September 10, 2026·1 min read
Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty

A 22-year-old ringleader of a $245 million crypto theft pleaded guilty, leading one of the biggest bitcoin heists in U.S. history. The guilty plea marks a significant step in prosecuting the crime, which involved a large-scale theft of digital assets.

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