Inside a Wild Bitcoin Heist: Five-Star Hotels, Cash-Stuffed Envelopes, and Vanishing Funds

WIREDMonday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM
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Inside a Wild Bitcoin Heist: Five-Star Hotels, Cash-Stuffed Envelopes, and Vanishing Funds
Sophisticated crypto scams are increasingly prevalent, with one bitcoin mining executive experiencing a particularly elaborate scheme earlier this year. The incident involved five-star hotels, cash-stuffed envelopes, and funds that mysteriously vanished, highlighting the lengths to which scammers will go in the cryptocurrency space. This case exemplifies the growing sophistication of such scams and raises concerns about the security of investments in the crypto market.
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