Cheat!

Bitcoin Baddies

In 2016, over 100,000 Bitcoin were stolen from customers using the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. The theft rattled the crypto world. At the time of the hack, Bitfinex was considered one of the most stable exchanges in the realm of virtual currency. And there wasn’t much that the company—or authorities—could do to retrieve the stolen coins. They sat in an anonymous wallet for years, accruing value. Millions turned into billions.

Earlier this year, investigators got a lead. And they ended up at the doorstop of two very surprising suspects.



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Is it ever okay to break the rules? Cheat! is a weekly podcast hosted by award-winning journalist and comedian Alzo Slade that dives into the epic stories behind the biggest cheats and scandals out there, looking for answers about who they are and why they skirt the rules.
 
From the allure of get-rich-quick schemes to the motivations of an imposter, Cheat! brings you stories of huge heists, online scams, and dirty nuns, and asks what would you do if you could get away with it. 
 
A Sony Music Entertainment production.  
 
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts   
 
To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com 
 
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