Bitcoin Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Thanks Trump for Early Release
Ilya Lichtenstein, a hacker convicted of Bitcoin theft, was released early from prison thanks to the Trump-era First Step Act, and he plans to contribute positively to cybersecurity.
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Crypto Heist Mastermind Sentenced to 5 Years for $1B Bitcoin Theft
Ilya 'Dutch' Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a major Bitcoin heist, where he and his wife, Heather Morgan, laundered money stolen from the Bitfinex exchange in 2016. Lichtenstein and Morgan, who pleaded guilty last year, attempted to conceal the proceeds from the hack, which are now valued at billions. Morgan, also known as 'Razzlekhan,' is set to be sentenced on November 18, with prosecutors recommending an 18-month sentence for her.