Prosecutors are cracking down on crypto mixers, an unexpected development given that the one-time CEO would have been involved in hiring them initially. The Terraform Labs co-founder fled after two cryptocurrencies collapsed, leading to a $40 billion loss in the market. He was apprehended in Montenegro last year with a fake passport while attempting to fly to Dubai.<\/p>\n
Legal hurdles have prevented his extradition thus far. Other arrests and convictions are also being reported. The founder was portrayed by prosecutors as a “conman” who deceived victims by feigning success on Instagram and squandered his ill-gotten gains on gambling.<\/p>\n
This case highlights concerns that such tools are being abused for money laundering and sanctions evasion. If convicted, the co-founder could face a 20-year prison sentence. A victim known as “Sell By Over” on X shared their experience, warning others to be cautious about inputting seeds and to wipe their entire PC if something seems suspicious.<\/p>\n
There have also been numerous high-profile social media hacks, with one perpetrator allegedly uploading a selfie to a celebrity’s account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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