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This news has sparked excitement among the crypto community, with the hashtag #Bitfinex trending on Twitter. Bitcoin (BTC) Compensation: A Victory for Bitfinex The recent decision by the US government to compensate Bitfinex for their 2016 hack has been seen as a major victory for the crypto exchange. Bitfinex was the victim of a breach that resulted in the loss of over 120,000 BTC, which was worth around $72 million at the time. This caused significant financial damage to the exchange and its users. The Only Eligible Entity for Compensation According to the government, Bitfinex is the sole entity eligible for this compensation as they have already reimbursed their customers through BFX tokens. This means that the government will not be compensating individual users who were affected by the hack. This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the government for recognizing Bitfinex's efforts to reimburse their customers. Excitement in the Crypto Commu...