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Texas brothers sentenced to 15 years for holding Minnesota family at gunpoint in $8 million crypto heist

The Block·October 30, 2026·1 min read
Texas brothers sentenced to 15 years for holding Minnesota family at gunpoint in $8 million crypto heist

Two Texas brothers were sentenced to 15 years in prison for holding a Minnesota family at gunpoint for nine hours in an $8 million cryptocurrency heist. The sentencing occurred Friday. The case highlights the growing threat of physical violence in crypto-related crimes.

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