US Homeland Security returns $314K from 2016 Bitfinex hack
The funds were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Recovery efforts for the remaining funds are ongoing.
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The funds were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Recovery efforts for the remaining funds are ongoing.
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