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Bitfinex Hacker Turns State’s Witness in Bitcoin Fog Mixer Trial: Report

Bitfinex Hacker Turns State’s Witness in Bitcoin Fog Mixer Trial: Report

Ilya Lichtenstein, the man behind the looting of billions of dollars from Bitfinex,  is now helping federal prosecutors build a case against Bitcoin Fog, a crypto mixing service. Lichtenstein pleaded guilty to money laundering charges last year after hacking Bitfinex and getting away with Bitcoin worth $3.6 million. Lichtenstein Testifies in Washington Trial According to […]

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Bitfinex Whales’ Strategic Decisions Echo in Tether Reserves and Bitcoin Prices

Bitfinex Whales’ Strategic Decisions Echo in Tether Reserves and Bitcoin Prices

Tether (USDT) reserve on Bitfinex has seen a significant increase owing to whales on the platform. According to CryptoQuant’s analysis, the whales on Bitfinex have opted to close their leveraged positions, leading to a substantial surge in the USDT reserve on the platform. This strategic move has garnered attention, shedding light on intriguing aspects of

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Bitfinex Teams Up with Synonym to Introduce Bitcoin Lightning Network Feature

Bitfinex Teams Up with Synonym to Introduce Bitcoin Lightning Network Feature

Prominent crypto exchange Bitfinex has announced a collaboration with Synonym to introduce a new feature that enables customers to purchase Lightning Network connections for instant deposits, withdrawals, and payments. The Lightning Channel feature is offered through Blocktank, a platform operated by Synonym, a subsidiary of Tether Holdings Limited. According to a press release shared with

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Tether and Bitfinex Settle Dispute, Will Share Information Under FOIL Request – Here’s What You Need to Know

Tether and Bitfinex Settle Dispute, Will Share Information Under FOIL Request – Here’s What You Need to Know

Source: AdobeStock Tether and Bitfinex have agreed to settle their dispute regarding a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request filed by a group of journalists, including Zeke Faux from Bloomberg Businessweek.  In a recent announcement, Tether hailed the move as a step towards greater transparency in the industry. While Tether and Bitfinex have emphasized their commitment

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Bitfinex Customers Targeted in Phishing Attacks After Support Agent Hack

Bitfinex Customers Targeted in Phishing Attacks After Support Agent Hack

Image Source: Pixabay Bitfinex has experienced a “minor” security incident after one of its customer support agents fell victim to a hacking attempt, leading to several users being targeted in a series of phishing attacks. The crypto exchange said the incident occurred between October 30 and November 5, according to a recent press release. However, Bitfinex

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