Imagine a police officer who secretly took 50 Bitcoins (a type of digital money) in 2017! That's what happened in the UK. Back then, those Bitcoins were worth about $77,000. But Bitcoin's value went way up, and now those same Bitcoins are worth over $4 million!
- A UK police officer is accused of stealing Bitcoin.
- The Bitcoins were worth much more later.
- The officer will go to court.
- The UK is getting better at fighting cryptocurrency crime.
Item | Amount |
---|---|
Bitcoins stolen | 50 |
Value in 2017 (USD) | $77,400 |
Current Value (USD) | Over $4,000,000 |