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Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects to Testify Before DC District Court
The Washington D.C. court convenes today for a hearing with Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, two suspects arrested on allegations they conspired to launder $3.6 billion in bitcoin from the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the details released so far and the possible outcomes. Plus, stablecoin hearings continue.
Were the Alleged Bitfinex Launderers Planning an Escape to Ukraine?
Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan allegedly took a month-long trip to Ukraine in 2019 to prepare for a life on the lam, contend U.S. prosecutors.
Key Events to Watch for Bitcoin Next Week
CoinDesk Research Analyst Teddy Oosterbaan and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discuss the key events they're watching for next week in the world of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, including the latest on the Bitfinex hack and the Super Bowl.
Who Will Get Bitcoin Back After Feds Seized $3.6B From 2016 Bitfinex Hack?
U.S. federal officials seized $3.6 billion in bitcoin tied to the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, but who walks away with the funds? CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De explores the possible recipients in the latest guessing game capturing the crypto space. Plus, what regulatory news he's continuing to watch.
New Documents Detail Prosecutors’ Concerns That Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects Would Flee
Prosecution also combatted the defense portrayal of Heather Morgan as an unwitting accomplice to her husband’s alleged crimes.
4 Unanswered Questions About the Bitfinex Hack
Even after high-profile arrests, we don't have the full story behind the $4.6 billion crypto heist.
Crypto Analytics Tools 'Wave of the Future, Dude,' Judge Quotes Cult Film in $3.6B Bitcoin Seizure Case
A newly unsealed federal court opinion emphasized the role blockchain analytics played in helping law enforcement agents find and confiscate 94,000 bitcoins stolen from Bitfinex.
Judge Stops Release of Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan were arrested Tuesday on allegations they conspired to launder bitcoin from the 2016 hack.
