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Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early D...
CoinDesk•Friday, January 2, 2026 at 06:50 PM•1 min read

Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early Due to First Step Act

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According to reports, Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker involved in the 2016 Bitfinex breach, has been released from prison early. Lichtenstein pleaded guilty to stealing and laundering nearly 120,000 Bitcoin from the cryptocurrency exchange. His early release is attributed to Trump’s First Step Act, according to reports. The development highlights the intersection of cryptocurrency-related crime and broader legal reforms.

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Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early Due to First Step Act

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According to reports, Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker involved in the 2016 Bitfinex breach, has been released from prison early. Lichtenstein pleaded guilty to stealing and laundering nearly 120,000 Bitcoin from the cryptocurrency exchange. His early release is attributed to Trump’s First Step Act, according to reports. The development highlights the intersection of cryptocurrency-related crime and broader legal reforms.

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