2024

Bitcoin

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">As reported by news sources, Heather Morgan, who was convicted for her role in the 120,000 BTC Bitfinex hack, was seen at the recent Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville.</span></p> 
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The <a href="https://bitcoin.org/en/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bitcoin</a> 2024 conference held in Nashville, Tennessee, featured high-profile political figures, entrepreneurs, and some questionable attendees. Reports indicate that Heather Morgan — also known as Razzlekhan — was spotted at the conference, though her reasons for attending remain unclear.</span></p> 
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">&nbsp;The presence of such a controversial figure has sparked significant discussion within the crypto community. Given her notorious background and pending legal issues, many attendees were surprised to see Morgan at the event. Speculations abound as to whether her attendance was a bold move to rehabilitate her image or simply a continued engagement with the cryptocurrency world. Some believe she might be attempting to leverage her notoriety to forge a new path in the industry, while others view her presence as a potential security concern.</span></p> 
<h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;" id="span-style-font-size-20pt-font-family-calibri-sans-serif-color-000000-background-color-transparent-font-weight-bold-font-style-normal-font-variant-normal-text-decoration-none-vertical-align-baseline-jameson-lopp-s-encounter-span"><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Jameson Lopp’s Encounter</span></h2> 
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">In an <a href="https://x.com/?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">X</a> post on July 28, Jameson Lopp, the co-founder of Bitcoin security provider Casa, revealed that he had “crossed paths” with Morgan in Nashville last week, adding that people told him she “has been spotted at multiple Bitcoin events over the past year.”</span></p> 
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“It’s extremely suspicious that she is still walking free and hasn’t been sentenced for her crimes.” – Jameson Lopp</span></p> 
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">According to news sources, Razzlekhan gained notoriety in the crypto space due to her involvement in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, which resulted in the loss of approximately 120,000 BTC, one of the largest crypto thefts in history. In early 2022, Morgan and her husband, Ilya Lichtenstein, were reportedly arrested and charged with conspiracy to launder the stolen crypto. This monumental hack not only shook the foundations of the cryptocurrency world but also highlighted significant vulnerabilities within digital asset exchanges. The couple’s arrest marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle against crypto-related crimes, drawing widespread media attention and scrutiny. </span></p> 
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Their elaborate scheme to disguise and transfer the stolen funds showcased the complexities of tracking illicit activities in the decentralized financial ecosystem. Despite the charges, the case against Morgan and Lichtenstein continues to be a topic of interest, as it signifies the challenges faced by law enforcement in the digital age.&nbsp;</span></p> 
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">According to the U.S. Justice Department, while Razzlekhan was not directly involved in the hacking itself — an act carried out by Lichtenstein — she pleaded guilty to a money laundering conspiracy involving the stolen BTC. Lichtenstein also allegedly pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.</span></p> 
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Morgan and Lichtenstein face multi-year prison time, with potential sentences of up to 25 years for their charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Nonetheless, Morgan was granted release under house arrest on a $3 million bail, whereas Lichtenstein remains in jail pending trial.</span></p> 
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Subsequently, Morgan was granted permission to leave house arrest three days a week for work. Reports indicate that she now positions herself as a “web3 advisor.”</span></p> 
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, remains controversial in the crypto community. Her presence at the Bitcoin 2024 conference has sparked discussions about her continued freedom despite her involvement in one of the largest crypto thefts in history.</span></p> 
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The public reaction to Razzlekhan’s attendance at the conference has been mixed. Some question the legal system’s handling of her case, while others are curious about her current endeavours as a Web3 advisor. Stay tuned to <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/">The BIT Journal</a> for all crypto updates.&nbsp;</span></p> 
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Razzlekhan’s Controversial Return: Heather Morgan Seen at Bitcoin 2024 After 120,000 BTC Hack

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