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Markets

Borrowed Cash Fuels Bitcoin Purchases on Bitfinex as BTC Price Tumbles

Since the start of the year, bitcoin holdings bought on margin on Bitfinex have increased by over 13,000 BTC.

BTCUSD Longs vs BTCUSD (TradingView)

Tech

The Protocol: Sony Launches Blockchain to Controversy

Also: Bubblemaps roadmap; Babylon interoperability

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Policy

U.S. Prosecutors Ask Court to Green-Light Return of 95,000 Stolen Bitcoin to Bitfinex

The remaining 25,000 bitcoins stolen in the 2016 hack must be returned through a more complex claims process.

Ilya Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty with wife Heather Morgan in the plundering of Bitfinex, is now testifying against the mixer he used. (Alexandria Sheriff's Office)

Policy

'Razzlekhan' Drops Video As Rapper Prepares for Prison in Bitfinex Hack

The self-described "misfits anthem" emerges as the 18-month sentence nears for her role in laundering the crypto horde that now would be worth $11 billion.

Heather Morgan

Videos

Bitfinex Hacker Makes Public Statement From Prison

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.

Bitfinex Hacker Makes Public Statement From Prison

Policy

Razzlekhan's Husband, the Bitfinex Hacker, Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest

In a video posted to X, Ilya Lichtenstein reiterates he acted alone in stealing 120,000 bitcoin, denying a Netflix documentary's speculation.

Ilya Lichtenstein (Alexandria Sheriff's Office)

Policy

Bitfinex Hack Launderer Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

In the theft of bitcoin from Bitfinex — worth about $9 billion in today's prices — Morgan's 18 months followed the five-year sentencing of her husband last week.

Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, from her video "Rap Anthem for Misfits & Weirdos: Versace Bedouin Music Video (2019)" (Razzlekhan on YouTube)

Policy

Razzlekhan's Husband Gets Five Years Prison Sentence for Bitfinex Hack

For her role in the theft and laundering of around 120,000 bitcoin, Razzlekhan will receive her sentence on Nov. 18.

Ilya Lichtenstein (Alexandria Sheriff's Office)

Policy

Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Should Serve 5 Years in Prison, DOJ Says

Lichtenstein pleaded guilty to stealing nearly 120,000 bitcoins from Bitfinex in 2016, and then conspiring with his wife, Heather “Razzlelkhan” Morgan, to launder a portion of the funds.

Ilya Lichtenstein (Alexandria Sheriff's Office)

Markets

Bitcoin Needs to Top $65.2K to Break Downtrend: Bitfinex

A move above the August high of $65,200 will invalidate the bearish lower highs pattern, analyst at Bitfinex said.

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