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Federal prosecutors to drop charges against alleged mastermind of $722 million crypto Ponzi scheme
By FOX at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
The Justice Department is moving to drop charges against a man accused of running an a bitcoin mining operation that prosecutors said functioned like a Ponzi scheme.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The decision to drop charges against the alleged mastermind of a $722 million crypto Ponzi scheme has significant implications for the Minneapolis community, where investors may have been affected by the operation. As the case unfolded, it brought attention to the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments in the Twin Cities area. The bitcoin mining operation's alleged Ponzi scheme likely had a ripple effect on local investors, potentially causing financial losses for individuals and businesses. The dropping of charges may raise questions about the effectiveness of local and federal authorities in regulating and prosecuting cryptocurrency-related crimes. Minneapolis residents who invested in cryptocurrency or have been following the case will be watching to see how this development affects the local investment landscape and whether it will lead to increased scrutiny of cryptocurrency operations in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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