Ilya Lichtenstein

Highlights: Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years for stealing billions in the Bitfinex hack. Prosecutors sought a reduced sentence due to Lichtenstein’s cooperation in multiple investigations. Lichtenstein’s wife pleads guilty and faces up to 10 years for laundering stolen […]

Highlights: US prosecutors are seeking a 5-year prison term for Ilya Lichtenstein in the Bitfinex hack case. Authorities have identified Bitfinex as the sole victim of the 2016 crypto heist. Sentencing for Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan is set for November […]