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US Investigates Alleged $90 Million Crypto Theft Linked To Contractor’s Son

U.S. authorities are investigating a potential breach of government-controlled digital-asset wallets, following allegations of a $90 million crypto theft. The probe gained attention after blockchain investigator ZachXBT accused John “Lick” Daghita, son of a contractor working with the DOJ and Defense Department, of controlling wallets containing illicit funds—including assets tied to seized government wallets from the Bitfinex hack. The case emerged from a social media dispute where a hacker inadvertently revealed holdings later traced to $40M in government-seized crypto. Meanwhile, crypto-focused PAC Fairshake raised $193M ahead of midterm elections, as lawmakers debate new crypto regulations.

bitcoinist01/29 09:09

US Investigates Alleged $90 Million Crypto Theft Linked To Contractor’s Son

bitcoinist01/29 09:09

ZachXBT Links US Seized Crypto Theft to Contractor CEO’s Son

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has alleged that the individual responsible for stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from U.S. government-controlled wallets is John Daghita, the son of Dean Daghita, CEO of Command Services and Support (CMDSS). The company was contracted by the U.S. Marshals Service to manage seized digital assets. ZachXBT linked online persona “Lick” to the theft, tracing transactions back to a government wallet tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Approximately $23 million was consolidated into a single wallet during the incident. CMDSS has not commented, and no criminal charges have been filed.

TheNewsCrypto01/26 12:37

ZachXBT Links US Seized Crypto Theft to Contractor CEO’s Son

TheNewsCrypto01/26 12:37

Notorious Bitcoin Hacker Released Years Early, Credits Trump

Ilya Lichtenstein, the central figure in the 2016 Bitfinex hack involving the theft of 120,000 bitcoin, has been released from federal custody after serving only about 14 months of his five-year sentence. He credited his early release to the First Step Act, a prison-reform law signed by former President Donald Trump in 2018. Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy, was placed on home confinement after qualifying for time credits and program participation. The case, which involved billions in stolen crypto assets, saw the recovery of over 90% of the funds by authorities. His release has sparked debate over sentencing fairness in high-value cybercrime cases.

bitcoinist01/05 06:02

Notorious Bitcoin Hacker Released Years Early, Credits Trump

bitcoinist01/05 06:02

Bitfinex Hack Mastermind Released Early From Prison, Credits 2018 Trump Law – Details

Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the 2016 Bitfinex hack that stole 119,574 Bitcoin, has been released early from prison after serving 14 months of his five-year sentence. He credited his release to the First Step Act, a 2018 criminal justice reform law signed by former President Donald Trump. The stolen Bitcoin, initially worth $71 million, is now valued at nearly $11 billion. Lichtenstein expressed remorse and pledged to contribute positively to cybersecurity. His wife, Heather Morgan, who was also convicted for laundering the stolen funds and released early under the same law, celebrated their reunion. The couple used sophisticated methods to launder a portion of the stolen cryptocurrency.

bitcoinist01/03 15:13

Bitfinex Hack Mastermind Released Early From Prison, Credits 2018 Trump Law – Details

bitcoinist01/03 15:13

Bitfinex Launches Zero-Fee Trading, Leveraging Long-Term Profitability to Accelerate Global Crypto Asset Adoption

Bitfinex, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a major update to its fee structure, eliminating all trading fees for spot, margin, perpetual swaps, tokenized securities, and OTC trades for both makers and takers. The move is positioned as a long-term strategic shift, not a short-term promotion, and is made possible by the platform's sustained profitability and robust financial management since its founding in 2012. By removing fees, Bitfinex aims to set a new industry benchmark, improve market liquidity, and significantly lower the barrier to entry for users engaging with crypto assets. The exchange believes this will attract new users while rewarding existing ones, reinforcing its position as a cost-effective platform. With over 250 spot trading pairs and 60+ perpetual contracts, Bitfinex emphasizes its commitment to advancing financial freedom and accessibility through its mature technology and diverse business structure.

深潮12/18 09:25

Bitfinex Launches Zero-Fee Trading, Leveraging Long-Term Profitability to Accelerate Global Crypto Asset Adoption

深潮12/18 09:25

Stable TGE Tonight, Will the Market Still Buy into the Stablecoin Public Chain Narrative?

Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain supported by Bitfinex and Tether, is set for its mainnet launch on December 8th. It is designed with a focus on stablecoin infrastructure, using USDT as the native gas token to enable sub-second settlements and feeless peer-to-peer transfers. The native token, STABLE, has a fixed supply of 100 billion and is not used for gas fees but for governance, staking, and ecosystem incentives. Token allocation includes 10% for Genesis Distribution (fully unlocked at launch), 40% for ecosystem and community growth, and 25% each for the team and investors (with a 1-year cliff and linear release). The network uses a DPoS consensus model where users stake STABLE to participate in validation and governance. Prior to launch, Stable conducted two pre-deposit phases, which saw massive demand and technical issues, raising concerns over fairness and KYC delays. The project raised $28 million in seed funding at a $300 million valuation. Market expectations are mixed. Pre-launch perpetual trading suggests an FDV around $3 billion, while prediction markets indicate an 85% probability of FDV exceeding $2 billion post-launch. Pre-depositors may see returns between 7% to 16.9% based on current estimates. Exchanges like Bitget and Bybit have announced support, but major platforms like Binance and Coinbase have not.

marsbit12/08 07:42

Stable TGE Tonight, Will the Market Still Buy into the Stablecoin Public Chain Narrative?