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Ilya Lichtenstein

Ilya Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty with wife Heather Morgan in the plundering of Bitfinex, is now testifying against the mixer he used. (Alexandria Sheriff's Office)
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Man Who Laundered Billions in Bitcoins Says Bitcoin Fog Was a Help: Bloomberg
Ilya Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty in the Bitfinex case last year, is now a U.S. witness who testified about his use of Bitcoin Fog and other mixers to hide loot.
Ilya Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty with wife Heather Morgan in the plundering of Bitfinex, is now testifying against the mixer he used. (Alexandria Sheriff's Office)
By Jesse Hamilton
Feb 27, 2024 at 11:12 p.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2024
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What's Next for 'Razzlekhan' and Her Husband After Bitfinex Guilty Plea?
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What's Next for 'Razzlekhan' and Her Husband After Bitfinex Guilty Plea?
Ilya Lichtenstein, husband of Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, admitted that he was the hacker behind the multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016, accordi...
What's Next for 'Razzlekhan' and Her Husband After Bitfinex Guilty Plea?
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 7, 2023 at 2:55 p.m. UTC
Aug 7, 2023
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Husband of 'Razzlekhan' Admits to Being Bitfinex Hacker: CNBC
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Husband of 'Razzlekhan' Admits to Being Bitfinex Hacker: CNBC
New York resident Ilya Lichtenstein, who is the husband of Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, revealed himself as the hacker who executed an multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto e...
Husband of 'Razzlekhan' Admits to Being Bitfinex Hacker: CNBC
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 3, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2023
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New York Man Reportedly Admits to Bitfinex Hack; Coinbase’s Layer 2 ‘Base’ Gets a Launch Date
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New York Man Reportedly Admits to Bitfinex Hack; Coinbase’s Layer 2 ‘Base’ Gets a Launch Date
“CoinDesk Daily” host Zack Seward dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, including Ilya Lichtenstein reportedly revealing himself as the hacker who executed a multi-mil...
New York Man Reportedly Admits to Bitfinex Hack; Coinbase’s Layer 2 ‘Base’ Gets a Launch Date
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 3, 2023 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2023
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Ilya Lichtenstein, who admitted in court on Thursday to being the hacker in a notorious hack of Bitfinex in 2016, and his wife, Heather Morgan. (Alexandria, Virginia, Sheriff's Office)
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Razzlekhan’s Husband Admits to Being Hacker in Infamous 2016 Bitfinex Attack: CNBC
Ilya Lichtenstein was arrested alongside his wife Heather Morgan last year on money-laundering charges tied to the proceeds from the exploit.
Ilya Lichtenstein, who admitted in court on Thursday to being the hacker in a notorious hack of Bitfinex in 2016, and his wife, Heather Morgan. (Alexandria, Virginia, Sheriff's Office)
By Elizabeth Napolitano
Aug 3, 2023 at 4:01 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2023
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Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan, Husband Make Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case
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Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan, Husband Make Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case
Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein, the couple accused of laundering funds drained from crypto exchange Bitfinex in the 2016 hack, have agreed to enter...
Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan, Husband Make Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 21, 2023 at 5:04 p.m. UTC
Jul 21, 2023
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'Razzlekhan' Reportedly Gets Tech Job While Facing Crypto Laundering Allegations
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'Razzlekhan' Reportedly Gets Tech Job While Facing Crypto Laundering Allegations
Heather Morgan, the rapper who is also known as "Razzlekhan," has landed a job at a NYC tech company, according to Bloomberg. Morgan and her husband Ilya Lichtenstein are faci...
'Razzlekhan' Reportedly Gets Tech Job While Facing Crypto Laundering Allegations
By CoinDesk Inc
Jan 19, 2023 at 5:55 p.m. UTC
Jan 19, 2023
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Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects to Testify Before DC District Court
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Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects to Testify Before DC District Court
The Washington D.C. court convenes today for a hearing with Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, two suspects arrested on allegations they conspired to launder $3.6 billion i...
Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects to Testify Before DC District Court
By CoinDesk Staff
Feb 14, 2022 at 4:18 p.m. UTC
Feb 14, 2022
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OpenSea Accounts of Couple Allegedly Tied to $4.5B Bitfinex Hack Have Disappeared
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OpenSea Accounts of Couple Allegedly Tied to $4.5B Bitfinex Hack Have Disappeared
Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein’s OpenSea accounts have disappeared, according to BuzzFeed News. The couple was arrested by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday on all...
OpenSea Accounts of Couple Allegedly Tied to $4.5B Bitfinex Hack Have Disappeared
By CoinDesk Staff
Feb 10, 2022 at 8:05 p.m. UTC
Feb 10, 2022
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'Story of the Year:' Feds Seize $3.6B Stolen Bitcoin In DOJ's Largest Crypto Bust to Date
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‘Story of the Year:’ Feds Seize $3.6B Stolen Bitcoin In DOJ’s Largest Crypto Bust to Date
A Washington judge stopped a decision to grant bail to Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, two people charged with conspiring to launder $4.5 billion (120,000 BTC) s...
'Story of the Year:' Feds Seize $3.6B Stolen Bitcoin In DOJ's Largest Crypto Bust to Date
By CoinDesk Staff
Feb 9, 2022 at 8:02 p.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2022
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