This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
The contract was able to steal user's funds through fronting as an approval transaction, this would, in turn, give the hacker access to tokens held in the Uniswap Liquidity Pool, being able to spend funds on behalf of the user through the approval transaction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
UNI has dropped almost 10% in the past day, from $6.23 to $5.60 currently. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Gavin Gillas, one of the executives of The Chive and Murray's associate claims to know why it happened. He alleges that the hacker stole Bill Murray's Ethereum by placing malicious codes on a work computer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Murray\u2019s team is working with the crypto analytics firm Chainalysis to trace and recover the funds.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Bill Murray NFT auction was intended to raise funds to support a 3-years old, with a rare condition. Although the ETH was successfully withdrawn by the hacker, a good Samaritan and Coinbase user sent 120 ETH to Chive Charities<\/em> to compensate for Bill Murray's stolen Ethereum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Gavin Gillas, one of the executives of The Chive and Murray's associate claims to know why it happened. He alleges that the hacker stole Bill Murray's Ethereum by placing malicious codes on a work computer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Murray\u2019s team is working with the crypto analytics firm Chainalysis to trace and recover the funds.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n