In 2023, Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy in a wild 2016 scheme to ...

An early Bitcoin miner lost 25,000 BTC in 2011, worth $500K then, $2.4B now. The attacker was never caught. Here's how it happened.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bitcoin Hack - Credit: Jaiz Anuar via Getty Images Ilya Lichtenstein, perpetrator of one of the biggest hacks in Bitcoin history, ...

In an unprecedented turn of events, a convicted Bitcoin hacker has been released from prison earlier than expected, crediting former President Donald Trump for his newfound freedom. The news is making ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ilya Lichtenstein, who orchestrated the theft of over $11 billion worth of Bitcoin from crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016, is out ...

A major cryptocurrency crime case has taken a new direction after a U.S. prison reform law allowed an early release from federal custody. The development centers on Ilya Lichtenstein, the individual ...

Crypto User Loses $282M In Bitcoin & Litecoin To Social Engineering Hack. IntroductionIn one of the most significant social engineering breaches in crypto history, a hacker made off with over $282 ...

Early in the afternoon (Eastern time) on July 15th, a hacker — or hackers — gained control of a series of Twitter accounts owned by Bitcoin enthusiasts, executives and exchanges. Upon gaining control ...