The Peraire-Bueno brothers appeared in a New York courtroom this week, addressing allegations related to a significant Ethereum exploit. The US attorneys claim the brothers exploited vulnerabilities using MEV bots, while the defense maintains the profits were lawful and compliant with tax regulations.
If found guilty, Anton and James face severe consequences, with possible sentences of up to 20 years in prison for each charge. This case highlights the uncertain legal landscape regarding MEV operations in cryptocurrency.
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