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legal3 months ago

Brothers Accused of $25M Crypto Theft Claim They Outwitted Bots

Two MIT-educated brothers are on trial for allegedly executing a $25 million cryptocurrency heist in just 12 seconds by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Ethereum blockchain, with their defense claiming no fraud occurred and that they merely outsmarted trading bots. Prosecutors argue they planned and executed a sophisticated scheme involving bait transactions, tampering with private transaction data, and hiding their identities through shell companies. The case raises questions about the legality of exploiting blockchain vulnerabilities and the regulation of crypto trading, with potential sentences of up to 20 years if convicted.

lottery2 years ago

Record-Breaking $25 Million Lottery Win in Massachusetts

An unknown individual in Massachusetts won a record-breaking $25 million from the state lottery's "Billion Dollar Extravaganza" scratch-off game. The winner opted for a lump-sum payment of $16.25 million before taxes and plans to invest in real estate. Two more $25 million prizes are still up for grabs in the game, along with several other substantial prizes.