Bitfinex hack

Ilya Lichtenstein, involved in the massive 2016 Bitfinex hack, has been released early from federal prison. Citing President Trump’s First Step Act, he expressed gratitude and a commitment to cybersecurity. His wife, Heather Morgan, also released early, celebrated his return. The First Step Act, a bipartisan reform, allows for early release based on risk assessments, highlighting the evolving intersection of criminal justice and digital asset crime.