US Department Of Justice Hunts Down Russian Digital Warlords In Historic Mt. Gox Assault
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed charges against two Russian nationals, Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner, for their alleged involvement in the 2011 Mt. Gox cryptocurrency exchange hack and operation of the shadowy cryptocurrency exchange, BTC-e. They are accused of laundering 647,000 Bitcoin stolen from Mt. Gox.

June 09, 2023 | 7:53 pm
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The DOJ's charges against two Russian nationals for their alleged involvement in the Mt. Gox hack and operation of BTC-e may impact Bitcoin's price.
The news of the DOJ unsealing charges against the two Russian nationals involved in the Mt. Gox hack and operation of BTC-e may have a neutral short-term impact on Bitcoin's price. While the news highlights the risks associated with cryptocurrency exchanges and may raise concerns among investors, it also demonstrates the US government's efforts to crack down on illegal activities in the crypto space, which could be seen as a positive development for the industry.
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