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OpenSea Investigating ‘Exploit Rumors’ as Users Complain of Missing NFTs
Emails purporting to be from the NFT marketplace about a planned smart contract migration may have been a phishing attack.

Blockchain Interoperability Network Axelar Raises $35M at $1B Valuation
Axelar, a decentralized network connecting multiple blockchains, has closed a $35 million Series B funding round at a $1 billion valuation. Axelar Network CEO & Co-Founder Sergey Gorbunov shares insights into the raise, exploring the "complicated technology" of blockchain interoperability and its role in DeFi hacks.

Hackers Behind AscendEX Breach Move $1.5M Ether to Uniswap
Security research firm PeckShield points to on-chain data that shows 516 ether is on the move

Federal Judge Releases 'Razzlekhan,' Orders Other Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspect to Remain in Jail
Monday’s bail review hearing overturned last week’s decision by a New York magistrate judge, at least for one suspect.

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.
