Her Crypto ‘Godfather’ Ex Moved Millions. She Hid $2.6M From the IRS

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What happened

Iris Rabaya Au received an 18-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to concealing more than $2.6 million she obtained through her former boyfriend’s criminal activities.

Key facts

  • Iris Rabaya Au received an 18-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to concealing more than $2.6 million she obtained through her former boyfriend’s criminal activities.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:30:42 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

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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