2025-12-13 14:20:53

The founder of a large cryptocurrency project was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the project's collapse, involving a case amounting to as much as $40 billion. This means that the average daily imprisonment time corresponds to only about $7.3 million in damages— the absurdity of this number highlights how intense the market reaction has been.

How severe was this crisis? The market nearly shook, and a significant portion of funds in global investors' accounts evaporated. Many people's savings, pensions, and children's education funds were involved. This is not just a numbers game; it's a real financial disaster.

Now, the question is: Is this verdict fair?

Some say the cost of crime is too low. Based on this standard, committing financial fraud might actually be a profitable business— the odds are skewed. There are also netizens jokingly saying, "With such a sentence, someone would volunteer to take the fall."

Compared to other major financial fraud cases, is this sentencing too light? Or does considering other factors actually amount to a harsher punishment? Industry insiders, investors, and legal experts may have different opinions. The key is: what judicial standards can both punish crime and protect future participants? This issue is particularly urgent in risk management within the cryptocurrency market.

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TokenTherapist

· 12-13 16:42

15 years? When I do the math, I get awkward. An average of 7.3 million dollars a day. Is this some kind of holiday?

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SerumSquirter

· 12-13 14:50

15 years? Are you kidding me? That's it for 40 billion?

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ProposalDetective

· 12-13 14:39

Fifteen years for 40 billion, this business is damn profitable --- Really, I just want to know who will compensate for our pensions --- It's a bit harsh to say this, but it really hits the point --- Wait, is this from heavy or light? The more I look, the more confused I get --- This verdict is ridiculous, might as well confiscate all assets directly for a more satisfying outcome --- An average daily loss of 7.3 million, this standard is indeed weak --- The crypto market needs such precedents to serve as a warning, it's too soft right now --- What about legal standards? Can you give a clear numerical ratio?

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GhostAddressHunter

· 12-13 14:35

15 years for 40 billion. Is this deal too good for scammers? --- Speaking of which, can this prison sentence truly stop future offenders? I doubt it. --- Pensions have also been involved, which is the most heartbreaking part. --- With odds calculated like this, the cost of crime is almost equal to the fines. Who’s still afraid? --- Just wondering if there are other big players secretly calculating this account. --- The judicial system should be upgraded. Its sentencing standards aligned with traditional finance simply can't keep up with the destructive power of crypto. --- A compensation of $7.3 million a day sounds like a joke.

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BearMarketBuyer

· 12-13 14:31

15 years to exchange for 40 billion, who calculates who loses in this account --- Honestly, this judgment is really disappointing --- Good thing I exited early, or I would have taken a loss again --- The odds are not fair, if it continues like this, who still fears going to jail --- $40 billion in 15 years? I can't figure out how they calculated this --- This is hilarious, it gives others a lot of inspiration, do you dare to imagine or not --- Really, this makes me look down on some project teams even more --- Instead of waiting for legal sanctions, it's better to be more cautious yourself --- This prison sentence is almost like getting it for free, no wonder the younger generation is still doing their thing --- So who can we trust now, it's really heartbreaking

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orphaned_block

· 12-13 14:27

15 years and it's over? I wonder how long the sentence should be to be sufficient. --- 400 billion USD. Damn, what kind of sentencing standard is this? --- Honestly, this prison term is really weak, almost like no punishment at all. --- No one dares to regulate the crypto world, so it's just accepted. --- If I were to take the fall, I’d want to do it too. The odds are just too good. --- The key is that people will keep doing this in the future; it’s not intimidating at all. --- Not trying to hype or bash, but this verdict is indeed a bit lenient. --- If this kind of case were in traditional finance, they’d have long been sentenced to life imprisonment. --- Honestly, if I were the victim, I’d be furious—15 years is nothing. --- Legal sanctions in the crypto world will never catch up with the extent of the damage.

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