Who Will Get Bitcoin Back After Feds Seized $3.6B From 2016 Bitfinex Hack?

Feb 11, 2022

U.S. federal officials seized $3.6 billion in bitcoin tied to the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, but who walks away with the funds? CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De explores the possible recipients in the latest guessing game capturing the crypto space. Plus, what regulatory news he’s continuing to watch.

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