U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly emphasized that Lichtenstein's theft was 'meticulously planned' and highlighted the need for consequences to deter future crimes.
Lichtenstein admitted to expressing remorse, stating, 'I wasted my talents on crime instead of a positive contribution to society,' and hopes to use his skills against cybercrime post-release.
Prosecutors revealed that in August 2016, Lichtenstein executed a significant hack of the Bitfinex exchange, leading to the theft of approximately 120,000 bitcoin valued today at over $7.6 billion.
Lichtenstein pleaded for leniency for his wife, Heather Rhiannon Morgan, blaming himself for her involvement in the laundering scheme of the stolen bitcoin funds.
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