Crypto
U.S. court seizes $8.37 million in crypto from ransomware negotiator accused of aiding hackers
A U.S. court has seized $8.37 million in cryptocurrency from ransomware negotiator Angelo Martino (안젤로 마르티노), accusing him of betraying clients and helping hackers press ransom demands. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida ordered forfeiture of a portfolio including bitcoin, monero, XRP, stellar lumens and a small amount of SOL. Authorities also targeted two luxury homes in Florida, vehicles and a motorboat. Martino was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison.