Jonathan Spalletta convicted in $55 million crypto hack

Jonathan Spalletta convicted in $55 million crypto hack

Jonathan Spalletta was found guilty of draining Uranium Finance and spending part of the proceeds on rare Pokémon cards and other collectibles

Cybersecurity consultant found guilty of stealing $55M in crypto from Uranium Finance

The conviction highlights the vulnerabilities in DeFi systems and underscores the effectiveness of blockchain forensics in tracing illicit activities.

New York Jury Convicts Uranium Finance Theft Suspect in $55M Case

Jonathan Spalletta was convicted in a case involving the 2021 theft of about $55 million from the now-shuttered protocol. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 16, 2027.

Jury Convicts Uranium Finance Hacker Who Spent Crypto Loot on Pokemon Cards

A Manhattan federal jury convicted cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta on Wednesday of computer fraud and money laundering over the 2021 Uranium Finance attacks. Inner City Press, reporting from the courthouse, said jurors returned guilty verdicts on both counts after beginning deliberations Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors accused Spalletta of draining roughly $53.3 million, laundering millions through Tornado […]