In a landmark case that has to be the first of its kind , two brothers, both graduates of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have been apprehended and charged with exploiting a vulnerability in the Ethereum blockchain.
Their alleged actions resulted in a massive $25 million theft in 12 seconds. Anton Peraire-Bueno, 24, and James Peraire-Bueno, 28, face fraud and money laundering charges.
Two Brothers Arrested for Attacking Ethereum Blockchain and Stealing $25M in Cryptocurrency
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