Documentary Reveals Darknet Hacker’s $3.36 Billion Bitcoin Heist

posted  23 Oct 2023
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CNBC has released a documentary video delving into the intriguing story of hacker Jimmy Zhong, who orchestrated a daring heist in 2012 by stealing 50,000 BTC from the darknet marketplace Silk Road.

At just 22 years old, Zhong’s life took an unexpected turn as the value of the stolen Bitcoins skyrocketed to $3.36 billion.

He seemed to be living the high life, but then a single phone call would change everything.