$3.4B of Bitcoin in a popcorn tin: The Silk Road hacker's story – Cointelegraph Magazine
The Silk Road hacker lived the high life for a decade with his stolen billions — but was caught due to a transfer of pocket change.
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The Silk Road hacker lived the high life for a decade with his stolen billions — but was caught due to a transfer of pocket change.
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