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Death in Crypto Land. Ultimate Exit Scam.

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Death in Crypto Land.
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The Mysterious Death of Gerald Cotton
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The Rise of Quadriga CX
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The Dark Side of Cryptocurrency
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The Centralization of Control
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The Collapse of Quadriga CX
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The Aftermath and Ultimate Exit Scam
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Death in Crypto Land. Ultimate Exit Scam.
Feb 21, 2026 Season 5 Episode 47
Cyber Crime Junkies-David Mauro

This is the story of a notorious death in cryptoland. Many say it’s the ultimate exist scam. Gerald Cotten, the founder of QuadrigaCX, died in 2018 under mysterious circumstances, leading to the loss of $215 million in cryptocurrency. 

Despite claims that he passed away due to what is medically considered non-fatal Crohn’s disease while in India, many customers and investigators have questioned his death, suspecting a potential exit scam.

 

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