Bitfinex
The Downfall of 'Shadow Banker' Reggie Fowler and Crypto's Rising Legitimacy
A lead figure in the storied Crypto Capital saga has declared he’s effectively broke. Now, he wants to give up his right to a trial.
Bitfinex Exchange Back Online After ‘Issues’ Cause 2-Hour Outage
The platform underwent maintenance after trading was halted.
Accused Bitfinex Launderer Heather Morgan Might Be Offered a Plea Deal
At Morgan’s arraignment on Monday, prosecutors told a federal judge they’re in talks with the defense to find a “resolution” to the criminal case that would see Morgan avoid trial.
Former Bitfinex Exec Applauds US Officials for the Big Break in the 2016 Exchange Hack and Ponders How the Bitcoin Theft May Have Happened
Phil Potter, former Bitfinex Chief Strategy Officer, joins “All About Bitcoin” to reflect on the 2016 Bitfinex hack as Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan are set to be arraigned in court tomorrow on money-laundering charges. Potter remembers the hack “like it was yesterday” and explains BitGo’s relationship with the exchange at the time.
The Bitfinex Laundering Story Continues
Federal officials arrested two and seized $3.6B in BTC tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. And everyone's paying attention now.
Federal Judge Releases 'Razzlekhan,' Orders Other Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspect to Remain in Jail
A federal judge has ordered Heather Morgan, one half of the couple accused of laundering 119,754 bitcoins (worth over $5 billion in today’s prices) of a 2016 Bitfinex hack, to remain in federal custody until trial. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest development in the ongoing Bitfinex saga. Plus, what to expect from the upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins.
Federal Judge Releases 'Razzlekhan,' Orders Other Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspect to Remain in Jail
Monday’s bail review hearing overturned last week’s decision by a New York magistrate judge, at least for one suspect.
Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects to Testify Before DC District Court
The Washington D.C. court convenes today for a hearing with Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, two suspects arrested on allegations they conspired to launder $3.6 billion in bitcoin from the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the details released so far and the possible outcomes. Plus, stablecoin hearings continue.
Were the Alleged Bitfinex Launderers Planning an Escape to Ukraine?
Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan allegedly took a month-long trip to Ukraine in 2019 to prepare for a life on the lam, contend U.S. prosecutors.
Key Events to Watch for Bitcoin Next Week
CoinDesk Research Analyst Teddy Oosterbaan and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discuss the key events they're watching for next week in the world of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, including the latest on the Bitfinex hack and the Super Bowl.
