Hacks & Security
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Pokemon Collector Faces Trial Over $55 Million Crypto Hack
Image: Cryptonews.comA New York federal trial began for Jonathan Spalletta, a Maryland cybersecurity consultant accused of stealing more than $55 million in cryptocurrency from Uranium Finance in 2021. U.S. prosecutors allege he exploited the exchange's smart contracts twice, laundered proceeds through Tornado Cash, and spent funds on rare Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering cards. Approximately $31 million in related crypto was seized in a 2025 court-authorized action.
Key points
- The trial opened in late September 2026.
- The alleged crypto exploits caused significant financial losses.
Why it matters
The case highlights security and compliance risks in the crypto ecosystem, with stolen funds laundered and spent on physical collectibles. It also shows enforcement actions can recover seized crypto assets years after alleged hacks.
What's unclear
The exact total of allegedly stolen crypto is not confirmed in the official DOJ indictment
The amount of stolen crypto laundered through Tornado Cash is unconfirmed in official DOJ materials
Sources · 2 publishers
Bitcoinist
Tier 2
Pokemon Collector $55 Million Crypto Exploit Trial Opens In Federal Court
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Cryptonews.com
- Confirmed by Bitcoinist
- CryptoVideos brief published
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