Bit Reactor, a Maryland-based studio, has begun rehiring furloughed developers for Star Wars Zero Company following mass furloughs in summer ahead of the game's launch. CEO Greg Foertsch stated the company is returning more team members to work, though some employees remain without pay.
Jonathan Spalletta, a 36-year-old Maryland cybersecurity consultant, was convicted of stealing over $50 million in cryptocurrency from the Uranium Finance platform through exploits of smart contract vulnerabilities in two separate hacks in April 2021. He laundered the stolen funds by purchasing rare trading cards, collectible coins, and historical artifacts, including a $500,000 Magic card and $750,000 in Pokémon cards, before authorities seized $31 million in cryptocurrency.