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Israel Extradites Suspect to US Over $2.8M Crypto Hack

Bitcoin.com News·October 31, 2026·1 min read
Israel Extradites Suspect to US Over $2.8M Crypto Hack

Alexander Block, an Israeli-Russian citizen, was extradited to the U.S. after Israel's Supreme Court rejected his final appeals. He is accused of exploiting a vulnerability in the Nomad blockchain bridge to steal $2.8 million in digital assets. A federal indictment and extradition request preceded the move.

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