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Uranium Finance Hacker Who Bought Pokémon and Magic Cards Convicted Over $50M Theft

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What happened

Jonathan Spalletta also spent stolen crypto on a Roman coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination and moon-flown Wright brothers fabric.

Key facts

  • Reported by Decrypt and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:37:17 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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