Key Findings Ilya Lichtenstein, the cybercriminal behind the 2016 Bitfinex hack, has been released from prison early thanks to the 2018 First Step Act signed by former President Donald Trump. Lichtenstein was sentenced to 5 years in prison in November 2024 for his role in a money laundering conspiracy related to the Bitfinex hack, where he stole approximately 120,000 bitcoins. The First Step Act allows inmates to earn credits for good behavior and rehabilitation, potentially
