Governance
Top tech news stories today: May 16, 2024
Today’s top tech news is buzzing: Two MIT grads charged in a $25M crypto heist, and Canada’s “Crypto King” faces $29.2M fraud charges
Headline
Today’s top tech news is buzzing: Two MIT grads charged in a $25M crypto heist, and Canada’s “Crypto King” faces $29.2M fraud charges
Context
Today’s top tech news features major breakthroughs and dramatic events. U.S. officials charged two MIT grads with a $25 million crypto heist, and Canada’s “Crypto King” faces fraud charges for $29.2 million. Dive into these stories and more to stay ahead in the tech industry. Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, MIT graduates, were arrested for stealing $25 million in cryptocurrency by exploiting Ethereum’s blockchain in April 2023. They used MEV-boost software to manipulate pending transactions. Charged with wire fraud and money laundering, this is the first U.S. criminal case of its kind. ( Aol. )
Evidence
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Analysis
Canadian “Crypto King” Aiden Pleterski, 25, and his associate Colin Murphy, 27, were arrested for defrauding investors of over $29.2 million. Following a 16-month investigation, they were charged with fraud and money laundering. ( Yahoo!News ) The surge in bitcoin prices has led to a spike in calls to crypto wallet recovery firms from retail investors locked out of their accounts. Issues include forgotten passwords, lost two-factor authentication devices, and cyberattacks. Recovery services, driven by high bitcoin values, report significant increases in requests and charge substantial fees for successful retrievals. ( Reuters ) The Internet Society Elections Committee announced the final results of the 2024 elections and IETF selections for the Board of Trustees. Maureen Hilyard, Kathleen Moriarty, Brian Haberman, and Russ Housley were elected for 3-year terms, starting at the Board’s Annual General Meeting on 22-23 June in Reston, Virginia. ( Internet Society ) Exa Infrastructure announced a new route connecting Ashburn and Atlanta, enhancing its North American presence. Atlanta’s data centre market, the fastest-growing in the US, saw a 211% increase in active projects. ( Capacity )
Key Points
- Blockchain
- 1. US charges two brothers with novel $25 million cryptocurrency heist
- 2. Canadian self-proclaimed ‘Crypto King’ and associate charged with fraud
- 3. Wallet recovery firms buzz as locked-out crypto investors panic in bitcoin boom
- Internet governance
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