AT&T has won a motion to dismiss a $200 million punitive damages claim from Mike Terpin, who lost $24 million in crypto via SIM hack
Michael Terpin
Michael Terpin is an American investor, entrepreneur and public relations (PR) agency manager. Terpin in 2013 co-founded BitAngels, an investment network for blockchain technology startups, and Transform Group, a PR firm for the digital currency industry, in 2014. Launched in 2013 by David Johnston, Michael Terpin and Sam Onat Yilmaz, BitAngels was the first angel […]
AT&T Files for Dismissal in $24M Phone Hack Case, Claims Crypto Exec Didn’t Read T&Cs
Terpin claims he lost $24 million in crypto due to AT&T’s negligence. The firm says he didn’t read the company’s policy documents.
Crypto Investor’s Case Against AT&T Over $24M SIM Hack Can Proceed, Judge Rules
AT&T’s motion to dismiss Michael Terpin’s case was largely dismissed by a California court on Monday.
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Gregg Bennett had never heard of SIM swapping before. Then, one night in April, he learned in the worst way one can.
AT&T Responds to Crypto Exec’s SIM Swap Suit: See You in Court
The loss highlights an obvious question for security experts, who wondered why an experienced crypto executive would keep such high sums online.
Michael Terpin Urges FCC to Curb Crypto Fraud That Cost Him $24 Million
Terpin plans to distribute his letter to a major mobile industry conference.
AT&T Sued for $224 Million After Phone Hackers Rob Crypto Investor
Michael Terpin is suing AT&T, claiming the company’s failure to protect his cell phone data lead to hackers stealing $24 million in cryptocurrencies.
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