Only Bitfinex may get restitution in 2016 hack, per government filing
Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward.
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Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward.
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