Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump’s First Step Act for early prison release

Ilya Lichtenstein, who is known for his involvement in the Bitfinex hacking case, has publicly acknowledged and credited the impact of Donald Trump’s First Step Act for his early release from prison. The legislation, aimed at reforming the criminal justice system, specifically focuses on reducing mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug offenses and improving rehabilitation programs for inmates, which Lichtenstein believes played a significant role in facilitating his expedited return to society. source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/01/02/crypto-hacker-ilya-lichtenstein-credits-trump-s-first-step-act-for-early-prison-release