Chinese official sentenced to life in prison for Bitcoin mining, corruption
Xiao Yi was accused of abuse of power and corruption in operating a $329 million Bitcoin mining enterprise.
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Xiao Yi was accused of abuse of power and corruption in operating a $329 million Bitcoin mining enterprise.
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