Monday, March 16, 2026

U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe

February 9, 2024

Cryptocurrency Conspiracy: Finance boss convicted of $300 million securities price manipulation, wire fraud

Hampton and his co-conspirators executed approximately $7 million in “wash trades” and placed over $300 million in “spoof trades” for HYDRO through the bot.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)