Bitfinex money launderer ‘Razzlekhan’ sentenced to 18 months in prison
A federal judge sentenced Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, to 18 months in prison for laundering stolen Bitcoin connected to Bitfinex. Go to Source
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18 US states file lawsuit against SEC, Gary Gensler: Law Decoded
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin said SEC crypto cases will be settled or dismissed under the incoming Trump administration. Go to Source
Bitfinex hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison
US authorities arrested Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, in 2022 for laundering Bitcoin connected to the Bitfinex exchange. Go to Source
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill for ‘strategic Bitcoin reserve’
The proposed legislation would allow the State of Pennsylvania’s Treasurer to invest up to 10% of its funds in Bitcoin, suggesting a multibillion-dollar investment. Go to Source
US gov’t points to Gary Wang’s ‘outstanding cooperation’ in FTX case
Prosecutors suggested that the FTX co-founder would be better able to develop a tool to detect “potential illegal activity” in crypto markets if sentenced to time served. Go to Source
Judge denies ex-Celsius CEO’s bid to dismiss fraud, manipulation charges
A federal judge ruled that Alex Mashinsky’s legal team’s arguments to dismiss two of his seven criminal charges were “either moot or without merit.” Go to Source
Canadian police praise Tether for ‘swift’ recovery of stolen funds
The stablecoin firm previously came under fire from Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis for allegedly facilitating illicit finance activities. Go to Source
FTX tries to reclaim $11M from Crypto.com-controlled Alameda account
Alameda Research has filed complaints against crypto exchange KuCoin and Crypto.com to recover millions in locked funds as FTX prepares to repay users. Go to Source
Ex-Alameda Research CEO to report to prison for 2-year sentence
Caroline Ellison has been free on bail since her guilty plea in 2022, testifying at Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial and subject to intense scrutiny by the media. Go to Source
Judge pushes Tornado Cash co-founder trial to April 2025
Roman Storm, currently free on bail and facing three federal charges, will have another four months to prepare for his criminal trial. Go to Source
