Bitcoinist·Oct 17, 2026, 5:43 PM UTC

Crypto King Spent $16.3 Million Of Investor Funds On Luxury Lifestyle, Court Hears

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A Canadian court has heard evidence that self-described Crypto King Aiden Pleterski spent about $16.3 million of investor money on personal expenses. He has pleaded not guilty, and the criminal trial remains ongoing. A Canadian court has…

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Crypto King Spent $16.3 Million Of Investor Funds On Luxury Lifestyle, Court Hears

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