Tate brothers’ lawyers say their crypto wealth claims were exaggerated
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate told prosecutors and the court that the brothers’ public image of vast wealth, including claims of unrestricted access to traditional funds, cryptocurrency, and BTC, was exaggerated rather than real. In filings tied to their bid for bail, the defense said luxury assets shown on social media were not owned outright: an Aston Martin and a Bugatti Veyron were rented, while yachts featured in their content were part of paid promotions. The lawyers argue that because the US government cannot prove the brothers’ highly publicized wealth claims are genuine, those claims should not be used to show they are a flight risk. Prosecutors take the opposite view. They say the brothers have access to substantial resources, both financial and through their social media networks, and could flee if released. The pair were arrested on July 18 and are fighting extradition to the UK. The BBC reported they could face 59 charges, including rape, trafficking, assault, and offenses tied to child sex-abuse images and extreme pornography. The brothers deny the allegations. The report also revisits Andrew Tate’s crypto record. Romanian court filings suggest he may hold 21 BTC worth about $1.6 million after a 2024 seizure reassessment. Past claims that he made $85 million trading crypto have been widely doubted online, while his memecoin promotions and trading losses on Hyperliquid have added to scrutiny.








