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Crypto Exchange Bitfinex May Be Facing Criminal Investigation in US

The exchange’s sister company has been hit with several investigations over who uses its platform and the state of its reserves.

By Elizabeth Napolitano

Aug 10, 2022 at 9:23 p.m. UTC

Aug 10, 2022

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Tech

Tether

Tether, Bitfinex, Hypercore Launch Encrypted Communications Protocol Holepunch

Video-calling app Keet, the first app built on Holepunch, will integrate built-in payments powered by Bitcoin's Lightning Network.

By Oliver Knight

Jul 25, 2022 at 3:53 p.m. UTC

Jul 25, 2022

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The Downfall of 'Shadow Banker' Reggie Fowler and Crypto's Rising Legitimacy

A lead figure in the storied Crypto Capital saga has declared he’s effectively broke. Now, he wants to give up his right to a trial.

By David Z. Morris

Apr 22, 2022 at 6:22 p.m. UTC

Apr 22, 2022

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Markets

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Bitfinex Exchange Back Online After ‘Issues’ Cause 2-Hour Outage

The platform underwent maintenance after trading was halted.

By Helene Braun

Apr 19, 2022 at 2:50 p.m. UTC

Apr 19, 2022

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Accused Bitfinex Launderer Heather Morgan Might Be Offered a Plea Deal

At Morgan’s arraignment on Monday, prosecutors told a federal judge they’re in talks with the defense to find a “resolution” to the criminal case that would see Morgan avoid trial.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Feb 28, 2022 at 9:27 p.m. UTC

Feb 28, 2022

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Regulations

The Bitfinex Laundering Story Continues

Federal officials arrested two and seized $3.6B in BTC tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. And everyone's paying attention now.

By Nikhilesh De

Feb 15, 2022 at 6:38 p.m. UTC

Feb 15, 2022

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Federal Judge Releases 'Razzlekhan,' Orders Other Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspect to Remain in Jail

Monday’s bail review hearing overturned last week’s decision by a New York magistrate judge, at least for one suspect.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Feb 14, 2022 at 10:38 p.m. UTC

Feb 14, 2022

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Business

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Were the Alleged Bitfinex Launderers Planning an Escape to Ukraine?

Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan allegedly took a month-long trip to Ukraine in 2019 to prepare for a life on the lam, contend U.S. prosecutors.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Feb 11, 2022 at 10:55 p.m. UTC

Feb 11, 2022

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