Big news in the world of cryptocurrency! Alexander Vinnik, who ran a famous bitcoin exchange called BTC-e, is being released from prison. He was traded for an American teacher held in Russia. This is a surprise deal between the U.S. and Russia.
- BTC-e was one of the first places to buy and sell Bitcoin.
- It had over 1 million customers and handled billions of dollars in Bitcoin.
- Unfortunately, some criminals used BTC-e to hide their money.
- Vinnik was arrested, pleaded guilty to money laundering, and now he's going home.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| BTC-e customers | Over 1 million |
| Money moved through BTC-e (USD) | Over $9 billion |
| Money lost due to Vinnik's actions (USD) | $121 million |
