Der Bundesrichter von Manhattan erklärte das Verfahren gegen am MIT ausgebildete Brüder, denen vorgeworfen wurde, während einer 12-Sekunden-Transaktion Kryptowährung im Wert von 25 Millionen US-Dollar gestohlen zu haben, für ungültig
https://www.businessinsider.com/mistrial-mit-brothers-crypto-ethereum-sandwich-bots-peraire-buono-2025-11
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This hack is involving „sandwich bots“ on the Ethereum blockchain, which exploit transaction ordering to make profits (known as MEV). These bots place transactions before and after a user’s transaction to profit from price changes. In this case, two individuals discovered a vulnerability in a block-building service, allowing them to view the contents of a block before it was added to the blockchain. They rearranged the transactions, sandwiched a sandwich bot, and made $25 million. This incident is referred to as an „unbundling attack“ and highlights issues in the „code is law“ debate.
tldr; A Manhattan federal judge declared a mistrial in the case of MIT-trained brothers James and Anton Peraire-Bueno, accused of a $25 million cryptocurrency heist involving a 12-second Ethereum blockchain transaction. The jury was deadlocked, citing emotional strain and difficulty understanding legal standards. The brothers faced charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. Prosecutors argued the transaction was fraudulent, while the defense claimed it was a competitive blockchain maneuver. The DOJ has faced similar challenges in crypto-related cases this year.
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Wow, no matter if they would have won or not. The fact that this was declared a mistrial is unbelievable luck for them. $25 million richer and no more fears of another trial coming after them.
Absolute unbelievable amount of luck had to happen here and they got it.