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Imagine tracking down a multi-million-dollar heist in real-time… from your phone, while on a flight.
This is the story of ZachXBT—an anonymous vigilante who’s pulling back the curtain on crypto crime, one stolen bitcoin at a time. 👇
Meet ZachXBT: The masked detective of the crypto underworld. 💻
He’s been hunting down crypto criminals for years, tracing billions of stolen funds and unmasking hackers hiding behind screens.
But what happened on August 19? It would change everything.
It all started at an airport. 🛫
ZachXBT was about to board a plane when he received an alert: A massive bitcoin transaction had been made on an obscure exchange.
But this wasn’t just any transaction—$600,000 worth of stolen crypto was moving. And it wouldn’t stop there...
As he stood in line to board, ping—another alert. $1M.
Ping again. $2M.
The funds kept moving fast, and ZachXBT knew something was very wrong. These weren’t ordinary traders. This was a crypto heist in progress.
With only minutes before losing internet connection, ZachXBT started tracking the stolen funds, piecing together a trail of money that stretched back years. This wasn’t just theft.
It was a $243 million heist from one single victim.
But here’s the twist: This was no random theft. 🕵️♂️
The funds were coming from a wallet that hadn’t moved in over a decade.
Whoever was behind this wasn’t just stealing—they were laundering, covering their tracks, moving billions in stolen bitcoin.
ZachXBT was on a mission. He wasn’t going to let the thieves get away.
He tracked the stolen funds through over a dozen exchanges, each transaction more suspicious than the last. And he was determined to expose the criminals responsible.
The real kicker?
The thieves weren’t exactly laying low.
As ZachXBT continued his investigation, he found that the alleged culprits—two hackers named Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano—were living the high life, flaunting their ill-gotten gains.
Think yachts. Think private jets. Think $500,000 nightclub tabs. 🤑
One hacker posted photos of a Lamborghini worth over $3 million, while another dropped thousands on luxury handbags. But it wasn’t just their lifestyle that gave them away. Their screen-sharing slip-up did.
After hours of sleuthing, ZachXBT tracked down a 90-minute video of the hackers celebrating their $243 million haul.
“Oh my god! 243 million dollars! Yes!” they cheered, oblivious that their screen was being watched.
This wasn’t just a hack. It was a show of arrogance.
They didn’t just steal—they celebrated. These guys were living a criminal dream, oblivious to the fact that someone was about to expose their every move.
ZachXBT’s investigation was relentless.
While most people would have stopped, he worked for days—tracking wallets, reviewing social media, and even reaching out to exchanges for help. This wasn’t just detective work; it was an obsession.
The breakthrough?
After weeks of relentless digging, ZachXBT tracked down the suspects: Lam and Serrano.
They were spending their stolen millions freely—racking up $68,000/month rental properties and flaunting their wealth like they had no care in the world.
And then, the moment—on September 18, just a month after the heist—Lam was arrested in Miami.
Just hours later, Serrano was taken down at a Los Angeles airport. The stolen funds were being traced, the hackers exposed.
But here’s the most insane part: ZachXBT was paid for the first time ever.
His skills were so crucial that the victim of the heist hired him. This wasn’t just an online hero anymore.
This was the beginning of a whole new chapter.
The results? $79M of the stolen $243M has already been seized, and ZachXBT’s work has put a massive dent in the criminals’ operations.
But more importantly, his work showed the world how decentralized finance can still be tracked and policed.
What’s the bigger picture here?
ZachXBT’s success is a wake-up call: Crypto criminals can be traced. They can be caught. It’s a reminder that the blockchain, for all its anonymity, is still open for those willing to look. And ZachXBT is the one looking.
So, what does this mean for the future of crypto crime?
It’s a battle between decentralization and regulation. But one thing is clear: There are vigilantes like ZachXBT on the hunt—and they’re not going anywhere.
In a world of digital crime and hidden money, one thing is for sure: the lines between the law and the vigilante are more blurred than ever. ZachXBT is changing the game—one bitcoin at a time.
Now, ask yourself: How safe is your money in the world of crypto?
If someone like ZachXBT is watching, should criminals be worried? Or is the real question—can we stay one step ahead?
https://open.substack.com/pub/blockcity/p/heist-in-progress-meet-the-vigilante?r=1v0wef&utm_medium=ios
This is the story of ZachXBT—an anonymous vigilante who’s pulling back the curtain on crypto crime, one stolen bitcoin at a time. 👇
Meet ZachXBT: The masked detective of the crypto underworld. 💻
He’s been hunting down crypto criminals for years, tracing billions of stolen funds and unmasking hackers hiding behind screens.
But what happened on August 19? It would change everything.
It all started at an airport. 🛫
ZachXBT was about to board a plane when he received an alert: A massive bitcoin transaction had been made on an obscure exchange.
But this wasn’t just any transaction—$600,000 worth of stolen crypto was moving. And it wouldn’t stop there...
As he stood in line to board, ping—another alert. $1M.
Ping again. $2M.
The funds kept moving fast, and ZachXBT knew something was very wrong. These weren’t ordinary traders. This was a crypto heist in progress.
With only minutes before losing internet connection, ZachXBT started tracking the stolen funds, piecing together a trail of money that stretched back years. This wasn’t just theft.
It was a $243 million heist from one single victim.
But here’s the twist: This was no random theft. 🕵️♂️
The funds were coming from a wallet that hadn’t moved in over a decade.
Whoever was behind this wasn’t just stealing—they were laundering, covering their tracks, moving billions in stolen bitcoin.
ZachXBT was on a mission. He wasn’t going to let the thieves get away.
He tracked the stolen funds through over a dozen exchanges, each transaction more suspicious than the last. And he was determined to expose the criminals responsible.
The real kicker?
The thieves weren’t exactly laying low.
As ZachXBT continued his investigation, he found that the alleged culprits—two hackers named Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano—were living the high life, flaunting their ill-gotten gains.
Think yachts. Think private jets. Think $500,000 nightclub tabs. 🤑
One hacker posted photos of a Lamborghini worth over $3 million, while another dropped thousands on luxury handbags. But it wasn’t just their lifestyle that gave them away. Their screen-sharing slip-up did.
After hours of sleuthing, ZachXBT tracked down a 90-minute video of the hackers celebrating their $243 million haul.
“Oh my god! 243 million dollars! Yes!” they cheered, oblivious that their screen was being watched.
This wasn’t just a hack. It was a show of arrogance.
They didn’t just steal—they celebrated. These guys were living a criminal dream, oblivious to the fact that someone was about to expose their every move.
ZachXBT’s investigation was relentless.
While most people would have stopped, he worked for days—tracking wallets, reviewing social media, and even reaching out to exchanges for help. This wasn’t just detective work; it was an obsession.
The breakthrough?
After weeks of relentless digging, ZachXBT tracked down the suspects: Lam and Serrano.
They were spending their stolen millions freely—racking up $68,000/month rental properties and flaunting their wealth like they had no care in the world.
And then, the moment—on September 18, just a month after the heist—Lam was arrested in Miami.
Just hours later, Serrano was taken down at a Los Angeles airport. The stolen funds were being traced, the hackers exposed.
But here’s the most insane part: ZachXBT was paid for the first time ever.
His skills were so crucial that the victim of the heist hired him. This wasn’t just an online hero anymore.
This was the beginning of a whole new chapter.
The results? $79M of the stolen $243M has already been seized, and ZachXBT’s work has put a massive dent in the criminals’ operations.
But more importantly, his work showed the world how decentralized finance can still be tracked and policed.
What’s the bigger picture here?
ZachXBT’s success is a wake-up call: Crypto criminals can be traced. They can be caught. It’s a reminder that the blockchain, for all its anonymity, is still open for those willing to look. And ZachXBT is the one looking.
So, what does this mean for the future of crypto crime?
It’s a battle between decentralization and regulation. But one thing is clear: There are vigilantes like ZachXBT on the hunt—and they’re not going anywhere.
In a world of digital crime and hidden money, one thing is for sure: the lines between the law and the vigilante are more blurred than ever. ZachXBT is changing the game—one bitcoin at a time.
Now, ask yourself: How safe is your money in the world of crypto?
If someone like ZachXBT is watching, should criminals be worried? Or is the real question—can we stay one step ahead?
https://open.substack.com/pub/blockcity/p/heist-in-progress-meet-the-vigilante?r=1v0wef&utm_medium=ios