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Two convictions handed down in Costa Rica in 148 BTC ransom case

  • The ransom was 148 BTC paid to the kidnappers
  • Blockchain transaction tracing became key evidence
  • A Costa Rican court handed down two guilty verdicts
Why it matters: The case confirms that blockchain transparency allows crimes to be solved even years later.
Source: CriptoNoticias