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Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein made his first public statement since his 2022 arrest with a five-minute video posted on X. Lichtenstein reiterated that he was the lone hacker and apologized. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry.

Dis 19, 2024

A new report from crypto exchange Bitfinex says that the slump in bitcoin (BTC) since March was likely driven by long-term holders selling but the trend has stalled. Blockchain data tracked by CryptoQuant shows that investors are starting to accumulate BTC again, which indicates increasing bullish sentiment. CoinDesk's Helene Braun presents "The Chart of the Day."

Hun 4, 2024

Bitcoin’s volatility risk premium (VRP) has collapsed from 15% to 2.5% since the halving on April 20, according to data tracked by Bitfinex’s analysts. The drop in the indicator suggests a relatively low volatility market environment ahead. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

May 8, 2024

Frank Muci, policy fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) joins CoinDesk TV to discuss El Salvador’s long-planned bitcoin (BTC) bonds inching closer to reality after apparently receiving regulatory approval for an early 2024 issuance. The bonds are set to be offered on Bitfinex Securities, a regulated division of crypto exchange Bitfinex.

Dis 18, 2023

Ilya Lichtenstein, husband of Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, admitted that he was the hacker behind the multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016, according to a report from CNBC. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down their respective plea details and what's next for the infamous couple.

Ago 7, 2023

New York resident Ilya Lichtenstein, who is the husband of Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, revealed himself as the hacker who executed an multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016 while pleading guilty to money laundering conspiracy charges during his court appearance. "The Hash" panel shares their reactions to the latest developments.

Ago 3, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Zack Seward dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, including Ilya Lichtenstein reportedly revealing himself as the hacker who executed a multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016. Plus, Semafor reports Binance may face fraud charges from the Department of Justice. And, Coinbase announces a date for the public launch of its layer 2 blockchain.

Ago 3, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest headlines in crypto, as a couple accused of laundering funds drained from crypto exchange Bitfinex in the 2016 hack have agreed to enter a plea deal. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. And, a closer look at why the Golden Arches are coming to a metaverse near you.

Hul 21, 2023

Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein, the couple accused of laundering funds drained from crypto exchange Bitfinex in the 2016 hack, have agreed to enter a plea deal with U.S. authorities, according to a CoinDesk source. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments in the case.

Hul 21, 2023

Stablecoin issuer Tether kept its funds in four banks, two investment management firms, two gold depositories, and a gold broker and on its own sister company Bitfinex in March 2021, according to documents obtained by CoinDesk. It also had funds in commercial paper issued by various entities. CoinDesk obtained the documents after a nearly two-year legal battle after Tether filed to block the NYAG from releasing them. In a statement, Tether said it “found it suspicious” that USDT depegged after millions of dollars’ worth were sold on decentralized finance pools “on the same day” that the New York government shared the documents with CoinDesk. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the documents.

Hun 16, 2023