Decrypt reports that Ryan Roach, a Canadian man, has been extradited to the U.S. for allegedly plotting to hijack supercomputers at U.S. universities. Prosecutors claim he and a co-defendant stole login credentials to mine cryptocurrency without authorization. The case highlights ongoing concerns about cybercrime in the crypto space.
Based on the Decrypt report; not independently verified.
Source published: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:01 +0000
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