Yevgeny Prigozhin Potentially Linked to the Fifth Largest Bitcoin Wallet

The sudden death of the owner of Wagner private military company, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has led to speculation about his alleged possession of a significant Bitcoin wallet, potentially worth $2.6 billion, and his potential connections to the cryptocurrency community.

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8/22/2023

Mysterious Bitcoin wallet becomes 3rd largest BTC holder in 3 months

An unknown Bitcoin wallet has amassed over $3 billion worth of Bitcoin in just over three months, leading to speculation about its owner, with some suggesting it could be BlackRock, although there is no solid evidence to support this theory.

8/27/2023

Genetic tests confirm Prigozhin died in plane crash, Russia says

Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the Wagner mercenary group and key figure in the Ukrainian conflict, has been confirmed dead in a plane crash, with genetic tests proving his identity; speculation of Russian government involvement in his death lingers.

9/17/2023

Putin Eliminates Rival Prigozhin, Reasserts Control Over Wagner Group

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, was killed in a plane crash near Moscow two months after his failed rebellion against the Russian leadership, raising suspicions that Russian President Vladimir Putin orchestrated his death in order to consolidate control over Wagner.