{"id":153404,"date":"2025-03-21T13:08:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=153404"},"modified":"2025-03-21T13:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:08:18","slug":"gotbit-founder-reaches-plea-deal-in-crypto-manipulation-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/gotbit-founder-reaches-plea-deal-in-crypto-manipulation-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Gotbit Founder Reaches Plea Deal in Crypto Manipulation Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the deal<\/a><\/strong>, Andriunin, a Russian national, will forfeit approximately $23 million in stablecoins, including Tether (USDT<\/a><\/strong>) and USD Coin (USDC<\/a><\/strong>), to Massachusetts federal prosecutors.<\/p>\n

This agreement comes after Andriunin faced charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and market manipulation. The legal settlement, signed on March 19, requires Andriunin to plead guilty to these charges.<\/p>\n

However, the forfeiture of assets does not cover additional fines or penalties he may face, nor does it influence any restitution or other legal obligations. Furthermore, the deal, while binding between Andriunin and federal prosecutors, does not involve other authorities or agencies.<\/p>\n