Scottish court sentences inmate to eight years for £2 million crypto theft plot
Robert Barr received an eight‑year prison term after orchestrating a remote‑access crypto heist from his cell, a scheme foiled when victims refused entry.

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Robert Barr received an eight‑year prison term after orchestrating a remote‑access crypto heist from his cell, a scheme foiled when victims refused entry.
Take‑Two Interactive says GTA VI pre‑orders have far exceeded expectations, with estimates of 7.71 million digital orders, as the game’s pre‑load becomes available on PS5 and Xbox.
South Korea’s National Police Agency will store confiscated digital assets with Upbit Custody, moving away from hardware‑wallet handling after several high‑profile Bitcoin losses.
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A Paris court sentenced a former Holograph Foundation staff member to five years in prison and a €600,000 fine for illegally minting and stealing 1 billion HLG tokens worth about $14 million.
Patrick Steven Yaroch admitted to stealing roughly $2.47 million in cryptocurrency from FBI‑linked wallets, far exceeding the $1 million he initially reported.
Rockstar Games moves GTA VI digital pre‑load to Nov 10 and Sensor Tower estimates the title has almost 7.8 million pre‑orders, approaching the Cyberpunk 2077 record.