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“Bitcoin Bonnie & Clyde” gets Hollywood attention
The captivating tale of Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein, the Manhattan couple arrested for allegedly attempting to launder $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrency, has Hollywood buzzing with interest.
The couple’s audacious story has inspired two documentaries and a scripted TV series.
Hollywood producers are intrigued by the unlikely appearance of Morgan and Lichtenstein as masterminds of a major heist, particularly Morgan, who rapped under the name Razzlekhan and displayed an eccentric fashion style.
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The productions aim to unravel how the couple acquired at least 95,000 bitcoin allegedly hacked from the Hong Kong exchange Bitfinex in 2016, as well as explore the psychological impact of handling such massive sums of crypto that have skyrocketed in value over the years.
While Morgan is out on bail and under house arrest, Lichtenstein remains incarcerated as a flight risk due to his expertise in creating false identities and manipulating money. The couple’s FiDi two-bedroom apartment, valued at $1.5 million, has become the focal point of fascination, with rumors circulating about its unique decor featuring animal pelts and a taxidermy alligator head.
Despite initial public judgment and mockery, some producers, like Nick Bilton, see a more nuanced human story behind the headlines. The rapid interest in this captivating saga reflects the shift in storytelling trends, with multi-part documentaries now taking the place of long magazine features as audiences crave immersive narratives.
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