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Maryland man found guilty of computer fraud, laundering over hack of DeFi exchange
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Jonathan Spalletta from Maryland was convicted for computer fraud and money laundering related to hacking the decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Uranium Finance, according to the US Department of Justice.
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Law enforcement is increasing prosecution in crypto crime, signalling that compliance and security in DeFi exchanges will face more scrutiny and enforcement pressure soon.
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1 source · 7 Oct 2026
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