From Prison to Pardon: The Unlikely Path of a Crypto Hacker and the Political Clemency That Freed Him
Introduction In a stunning twist to one of the largest cryptocurrency heists in history, the mastermind behind the $4.5 billion Bitfinex hack has walked free years ahead of schedule. Ilya Lichtenstein’s early release, directly tied to a controversial pardon from former President Donald Trump, ignites a fierce debate about justice, political influence, and the murky…

