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"};
\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"};
\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"};
\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"};
\n 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"};
\n A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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"};
\n See Related: <\/em><\/strong>Sam Bankman-Fried Released on a $250M Bail; Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"United States DOJ Opens Up For Statements From FTX Victims","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states-doj-opens-up-for-statements-from-ftx-victims","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-01-10 02:20:48","post_modified_gmt":"2023-01-09 15:20:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=9285","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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"};
\n If you have been affected by the aftermath of FTX, you can contact the DOJ using the email they've provided or visit the press release for more. The Victim\/Witness Coordinator At The United States Attorney\u2019s Office: [email protected]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n See Related: <\/em><\/strong>Sam Bankman-Fried Released on a $250M Bail; Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"United States DOJ Opens Up For Statements From FTX Victims","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states-doj-opens-up-for-statements-from-ftx-victims","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-01-10 02:20:48","post_modified_gmt":"2023-01-09 15:20:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=9285","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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"};
\n \n
- If you have been affected by the aftermath of FTX, you can contact the DOJ using the email they've provided or visit the press release for more. The Victim\/Witness Coordinator At The United States Attorney\u2019s Office: [email protected]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>Sam Bankman-Fried Released on a $250M Bail; Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"United States DOJ Opens Up For Statements From FTX Victims","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states-doj-opens-up-for-statements-from-ftx-victims","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-01-10 02:20:48","post_modified_gmt":"2023-01-09 15:20:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=9285","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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"};
\n - The DOJ has also just seized<\/a> over 56M shares of Robinhood owned by SBF, totalling over US$465M.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- If you have been affected by the aftermath of FTX, you can contact the DOJ using the email they've provided or visit the press release for more. The Victim\/Witness Coordinator At The United States Attorney\u2019s Office: [email protected]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>Sam Bankman-Fried Released on a $250M Bail; Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"United States DOJ Opens Up For Statements From FTX Victims","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states-doj-opens-up-for-statements-from-ftx-victims","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-01-10 02:20:48","post_modified_gmt":"2023-01-09 15:20:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=9285","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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"};
\n \n
- The DOJ has also just seized<\/a> over 56M shares of Robinhood owned by SBF, totalling over US$465M.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- If you have been affected by the aftermath of FTX, you can contact the DOJ using the email they've provided or visit the press release for more. The Victim\/Witness Coordinator At The United States Attorney\u2019s Office: [email protected]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>Sam Bankman-Fried Released on a $250M Bail; Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"United States DOJ Opens Up For Statements From FTX Victims","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states-doj-opens-up-for-statements-from-ftx-victims","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-01-10 02:20:48","post_modified_gmt":"2023-01-09 15:20:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=9285","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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"};
\n - The DOJ noted that updates would take place on its website <\/a>rather than sending out individual emails due to the immense number of victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- The DOJ has also just seized<\/a> over 56M shares of Robinhood owned by SBF, totalling over US$465M.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- If you have been affected by the aftermath of FTX, you can contact the DOJ using the email they've provided or visit the press release for more. The Victim\/Witness Coordinator At The United States Attorney\u2019s Office: [email protected]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>Sam Bankman-Fried Released on a $250M Bail; Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"United States DOJ Opens Up For Statements From FTX Victims","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states-doj-opens-up-for-statements-from-ftx-victims","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-01-10 02:20:48","post_modified_gmt":"2023-01-09 15:20:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=9285","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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"};
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- The DOJ noted that updates would take place on its website <\/a>rather than sending out individual emails due to the immense number of victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- The DOJ has also just seized<\/a> over 56M shares of Robinhood owned by SBF, totalling over US$465M.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- If you have been affected by the aftermath of FTX, you can contact the DOJ using the email they've provided or visit the press release for more. The Victim\/Witness Coordinator At The United States Attorney\u2019s Office: [email protected]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>Sam Bankman-Fried Released on a $250M Bail; Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"United States DOJ Opens Up For Statements From FTX Victims","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states-doj-opens-up-for-statements-from-ftx-victims","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-01-10 02:20:48","post_modified_gmt":"2023-01-09 15:20:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=9285","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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"};
\n - The DOJ urges those affected to send them an email to verify if they're a victim. The estimated amount of those affected is in the millions, and all victims have \"the right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding.<\/em>\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- The DOJ noted that updates would take place on its website <\/a>rather than sending out individual emails due to the immense number of victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- The DOJ has also just seized<\/a> over 56M shares of Robinhood owned by SBF, totalling over US$465M.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- If you have been affected by the aftermath of FTX, you can contact the DOJ using the email they've provided or visit the press release for more. The Victim\/Witness Coordinator At The United States Attorney\u2019s Office: [email protected]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>Sam Bankman-Fried Released on a $250M Bail; Former FTX Executives Plead Guilty<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"United States DOJ Opens Up For Statements From FTX Victims","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states-doj-opens-up-for-statements-from-ftx-victims","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-01-10 02:20:48","post_modified_gmt":"2023-01-09 15:20:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=9285","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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"};
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- The DOJ urges those affected to send them an email to verify if they're a victim. The estimated amount of those affected is in the millions, and all victims have \"the right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding.<\/em>\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- The DOJ noted that updates would take place on its website <\/a>rather than sending out individual emails due to the immense number of victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- The DOJ has also just seized<\/a> over 56M shares of Robinhood owned by SBF, totalling over US$465M.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- If you have been affected by the aftermath of FTX, you can contact the DOJ using the email they've provided or visit the press release for more. The Victim\/Witness Coordinator At The United States Attorney\u2019s Office: [email protected]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n