Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money-laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison. In a Thursday evening ...

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.

Lichtenstein was sentenced in November 2024 for conspiracy to commit money laundering, linked to nearly 120,000 BTC stolen from the Bitfinex exchange. At today’s prices, that haul is worth more than ...

Ilya Lichtenstein, who was sentenced to five years in prison in November 2024 after pleading guilty to charges tied to the 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange hack, was released from prison after ...

Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is one of the longest-running exchanges today. It is known for furnishing crypto trade with advancements and a conducive environment. Users gain access to high liquidity ...

According to Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino, the decision to remove fees is a “strategic reset” intended to attract a new generation of professional and institutional traders who prioritize execution ...

The exchange will maintain profitability through withdrawal fees and capital markets services instead of trading commissions. Bitfinex faces intensifying competition as DEX daily volumes reached ...

Bitfinex Bitcoin whale long positions surged 36%, nearing levels last seen in March 2024. Whales are accumulating during price weakness as retail participation and overall market activity cool.

Bitfinex has eliminated fees on its whole trading platform. The company aims to establish a new standard for key trading platforms and promote financial inclusion. Phantom has added a prediction ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Boaz Sobrado is a fintech leader and entrepreneur. Paolo Ardoino, chief executive officer of Tether Holdings Ltd., during the ...

Bitfinex has eliminated all trading fees across its platform, covering spot, margin, perpetual derivatives, tokenized securities, and OTC markets. The change applies to both maker and taker fees and ...