The U.S. released the BTC-e founder this week in exchange for the release of American schoolteacher Marc Fogel.

The cryptocurrency kingpin is being released as part of an exchange with Moscow that saw the release of American teacher Marc ...

In May 2024, Vinnik admitted conspiracy to commit money laundering. His lawyer, Arkady Bukh, said he pleaded guilty on a ...

Vinnik operated BTC-e, which U.S. authorities say was a key platform for cybercriminals.

The United States will release Russian Alexander Vinnik, a suspected cybercrime kingpin, as part of an exchange with Russia ...

A Russian citizen will be returned within days from the United States as part of an exchange deal with the U.S.

US Envoy for Hostages Adam Boehler said in a CNN interview that one American was among the three detainees. He said that ...

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian cybercrime suspect, was exchanged for American Marc Fogel in a high-profile prisoner swap. Vinnik ...

Alexander Vinnik, the infamous cybercriminal, is released by the US in a bold prisoner exchange with Russia.#CyberSwap ...

Alexander Vinnik’s release came as an unnamed US citizen was also freed by Russian ally Belarus in a separate deal.

A journalist was among at least three people jailed in Belarus who the White House said Wednesday were released following a ...

BTC-e’s $9 billion fraud case highlights the DOJ’s crackdown on crypto crimes, sparking debate over regulatory enforcement and prisoner swaps.