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China Accuses US of Hacking $15B Bitcoin from Cybercrime Syndicate

China Accuses US of Hacking $15B Bitcoin from Cybercrime Syndicate

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

The U.S. seized 127,271 Bitcoin valued at approximately $15 billion from Chen Zhi, an alleged mastermind of a major cybercrime operation in Southeast Asia. Following the seizure, China extradited Chen from Cambodia and accused the U.S. of state-sponsored hacking to obtain the funds. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China regarding cybersecurity and cryptocurrency enforcement.

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