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Quantum computing threat to Bitcoin remains distant, Bitfinex says Hardware limitations keep quantum attacks largely theoretical today Developers prepare gradual migration toward quantum-resistant solutions Bitcoin investors received renewed reassurance after Bitfinex addressed rising discussions about quantum computing risks. In an update shared on X, the exchange stated that concerns about…

Ilya Lichtenstein, that pled guilty to cash laundering fees linked to his feature in the substantial hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has actually evidently been introduced early from jail. In a Thursday evening short article on X, Lichtenstein stated he was out early “several thanks to President Trump’s First Step Act” (a jail reform prices passed throughout Trump’s preliminary term). “I remain…

Trump-era reform cuts sentence for Bitfinex hacker, stunning crypto community worldwide Early prison release reignites debate over justice reform and crypto crime High-profile Bitcoin theft case reshapes enforcement and restitution discussions A major crypto crime story resurfaced after a surprise early release tied to U.S. sentencing reform, as Ilya Lichtenstein linked the move to a Trump-era…

Ilya Lichtenstein, who was sentenced to five years in prison in November 2024 after pleading guilty to charges tied to the 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange hack, was released from prison after just 14 months behind bars. “Thanks to President [Donald] Trump’s First Step Act, I have been released from prison early,” Lichtenstein said on X on Thursday. “I remain committed to making a positive…

When crypto sells off, the market doesn’t so much walk down the stairs as it slips on the first step and discovers there never were any handrails. Everyone knows why: perps are a stadium, options are a side alley, and insurance in a storm is hard to buy. Paolo Ardoino, the CTO of Bitfinex, knows what the missing handrails are: credit, clearing, margin, and products professional traders actually…

Bitcoin BTC$97,014.68 saw no bounce Friday, holding at session lows below $95,000 late in the U.S. day after a bruising week that dragged prices to their lowest since May. The largest cryptocurrency is again underperforming U.S. stocks, with major U.S. indices holding onto minor gains a few minutes prior to the end of trading. BTC was on track to log a 9% loss for the week, its worts performance…

The arrangement between the trio will help validate tokenized product structures and advance real-world asset integration in blockchains. The stablecoin issuing giant Tether has announced a partnership with two entities to foster the advancement of the tokenized securities sector. The firm’s asset tokenization division, Hadron by Tether, will spearhead the collaboration. The companies involved…