Summary
TLDR: Two other crypto criminals testified against Alexander Vinnik during his trial, including the former CEO of bitcoin mixer Helix and a couple who laundered $3.6 billion in bitcoins. They have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.
Key Points
1. Larry Harmon, the former CEO of bitcoin mixer Helix, and Ilya Lichtenstein, who laundered $3.6 billion in bitcoins from the 2016 Bitfinex hack, testified against Alexander Vinnik during his trial.
2. Ilya Lichtenstein pleaded guilty last August and has not yet been sentenced, while Larry Harmon pleaded guilty in 2021 and agreed to forfeit over 4,400 bitcoins and pay a fine of $60 million.
3. The involvement of these two other crypto criminals highlights the interconnected nature of illicit activities within the cryptocurrency space and the ongoing efforts to combat money laundering and criminal activities in the industry.