Florida man Rodney Burton pleads guilty in $1.89B HyperFund crypto fraud scheme

First reported June 17, 2026 by CryptoBriefing · covered by 4 sources

Florida man Rodney Burton pleads guilty in $1.89B HyperFund crypto fraud scheme

This case underscores the severe legal risks for crypto promoters and highlights the need for investor vigilance in the volatile crypto market. The post Florida man Rodney Burton pleads guilty in $1.89B HyperFund crypto fraud scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Jun 17, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Florida Man 'Bitcoin Rodney' Pleads Guilty Over $1.8 Billion HyperFund Crypto Fraud

A Miami-based man who went by the name “Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty for his role in what prosecutors said was a massive global fraud.

Jun 17, 2026 · byDecrypt

Bitcoin Rodney Pleads Guilty in Connection With $1.8 Billion HyperFund Fraud

Rodney Burton, also known as Bitcoin Rodney, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge tied to HyperFund, a $1.8 billion crypto fraud that drew in investors worldwide. The 56-year-old entered the plea in a federal court. He now faces up to five years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 23. Inside the HyperFund Crypto The post Bitcoin Rodney Pleads Guilty in Connection With $1.8 Billion HyperFund Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto .

Jun 18, 2026 · byBeInCrypto

Bitcoin News Today: ‘Bitcoin Rodney’ Pleads Guilty in $1.8Bn HyperFund Fraud

Bitcoin Rodney Pleads Guilty in HyperFund Crypto Fraud The post Bitcoin News Today: ‘Bitcoin Rodney’ Pleads Guilty in $1.8Bn HyperFund Fraud appeared first on 99Bitcoins .

Jun 18, 2026 · by99Bitcoins