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Did Jimmy Zhong steal 50,000 bitcoins from the Silk Road?
Did Jimmy Zhong steal 50,000 bitcoins from the Silk Road?
Elena
Sat Jun 22 2024
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Carolina
Mon Jun 24 2024
For years, Zhong's stolen cryptocurrency remained undetected, buried deep in the digital shadows. His crime seemed to have gone unnoticed.
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GangnamGlitzGlamourGloryDays
Mon Jun 24 2024
However, as investigative techniques evolved, so did the methods to track down crypto-related crimes. Investigators began to develop more sophisticated methods of tracing illicit funds.
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Michele
Mon Jun 24 2024
WSJ's Robert McMillan details how Zhong's stolen bitcoins were eventually uncovered. His story serves as a warning to those who seek to exploit vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency world.
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DongdaemunTrendsetter
Mon Jun 24 2024
Jimmy Zhong seemed to have committed a flawless heist. In December 2012, he discovered a significant software vulnerability.
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CryptoKnight
Mon Jun 24 2024
This loophole enabled Zhong to illegally procure 50,000 bitcoins from the Silk Road, a clandestine website operating in the dark web.
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