
Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde
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Crypto Heist Unveiled
This chapter covers the Department of Justice's historic seizure of $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrency linked to a tech entrepreneur and his wife, who moonlights as a rapper. It explores their contrasting roles in the technology scene and the legal complexities surrounding their alleged involvement in laundering Bitcoin following a massive cyber theft. The narrative also examines the rise in Bitcoin's value since the theft and the intricate legal battles involved in returning the stolen funds.
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