Briton admits role in plot to steal $8m in virtual currency

Sky News Saturday 18th April 2026, 8:51AM 1 min read 2 days ago

A British man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of 12 companies to steal at least $8m (£5.9m) in virtual currency from US victims.

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