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Bitfinex Case: Return of 2016 Stolen Bitcoin

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

6 months ago


A US court has recently decided to return the Bitcoin stolen in the 2016 hack back to the Bitfinex exchange. This decision is related to the case involving the hacking incident which resulted in the theft of 119,754 BTC.

History of the Bitfinex Hack

In 2016, Bitfinex was the victim of a major hack that resulted in the theft of 119,754 BTC. At the time of the theft, the Bitcoin was valued at approximately $72 million, but today they are worth over $11.8 billion. In 2022, Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife Heather Morgan were arrested and accused of the crime.

Bitfinex Compensation Plans

After the 2016 hack, Bitfinex halted withdrawals and implemented a recovery plan that included socializing monetary losses among users. All users received BFX tokens to cover their losses, which could later be exchanged for shares of the parent company iFinex. All issued BFX tokens were redeemed within eight months, satisfying the government's requirements for victim reimbursement.

Restitution and Potential Claims

In October 2024, legal documents suggested that Bitfinex could be the sole recipient of reimbursement due to its efforts to return funds to users. However, the government acknowledged there are potentially thousands of customers whose accounts were affected by the hack and the compensation plan. Affected parties had until November 13, 2024, to submit impact statements.

Legal proceedings in the Bitfinex hack case continue, encouraging all affected individuals to participate in the restitution process. The return of stolen funds will be a significant step in restoring justice for the exchange's customers.

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