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Maryland man found guilty of computer fraud, laundering over hack of DeFi exchange

Published

7 October 2026

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regulatory

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Crypto & Web3

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United States

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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.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

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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