Security· ★★★· bearish· October 9, 01:13

Crypto Hacker Stole $55 Million and Spent Millions on Pokémon Cards and Coins

—About $55 million in crypto was stolen
—Part of the funds went to Pokémon cards and collectible coins
—Other details of the case were not disclosed

Why it matters: The case shows how stolen crypto is laundered through collectibles, complicating tracing efforts.

Source: Google News (crypto query)

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