Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein received a 5-year prison sentence for stealing 120,000 bitcoins from Bitfinex in 2016. At the time of the attack, the cryptocurrency was valued at $70 million, but its current valuation has reached $10.5 billion. Most of the stolen assets have been recovered and will be returned to their owners. Lichtenstein's wife, Heather Morgan, who played a smaller role in laundering the funds, awaits sentencing and faces 18 months in prison.
11/15/2024 11:51:37 AM (GMT+1)
Ilya Lichtenstein sentenced to 5 years for stealing 120,000 bitcoins from Bitfinex ($10.5 billion) and laundering funds with his wife Heather Morgan, who faces 18 months ⚖️
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