$25M Ethereum Exploit Case Heads Toward Retrial ⚖️

[cryptobro]

Brothers Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, accused of laundering and exploiting $25 million in Ethereum assets, may face a second federal trial in early 2026.
A judge declared a mistrial after jurors couldn’t reach a verdict, some reportedly breaking down in tears after days of deliberation.
If convicted at retrial, the pair could face decades in prison for alleged wire-fraud and money-laundering conspiracies.

[Nahid Hossen]

Retrials like this highlight the grey area between “exploit” and “crime.”

[Rimon Khan]

The verdict here could influence future smart contract dispute cases. 🧩