US Government Transfers $606,000 in Bitcoin Tied to 2016 Bitfinex Hack to Coinbase
The US government has made a significant move on the blockchain, transferring approximately $606,000 worth of bitcoin to Coinbase Prime. The transferred 8 BTC are linked to Ilya Lichtenstein, the individual behind the 2016 Bitfinex hack. According to on-chain data tracked by Arkham, these coins are not ordinary, with a court-mandated destination. In early 2025, federal proceedings solidified the …
April 17, 2026, 5:03 a.m.