The case is part of an increasing trend worldwide of cryptocurrency theft spilling over to violence
Adam Iza, crypto mogul calling himself "The Godfather," admitted to kidnapping scheme seeking $245M stolen Bitcoin and to $37M Meta fraud via hired deputies for extortion. Crypto crime's slide into violence and authority corruption demonstrates the physical security risks tech leaders face from failed digital schemes.
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The case is part of an increasing trend worldwide of cryptocurrency theft spilling over to violence
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On a leafy Connecticut road in the summer of 2024, would-be kidnappers pulled a couple from their Lamborghini SUV, beat them in…
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