Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Freed Early Under Trump-Era First Step Act

Jan 3, 2026 - 05:00
Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Freed Early Under Trump-Era First Step Act
Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein gained early release under the First Step Act, highlighting shifting crypto crime enforcement dynamics. Ilya Lichtenstein, who admitted hacking crypto exchange Bitfinex, has been released from prison early. On January 2, 2026, he confirmed his release in a public social statement on social media. Consequently, the announcement kicked up a dust...

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