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US Loosens Grip on Seized Bitcoin Mining Rigs, but Many Remain Confiscated
7.3.2025
U.S. authorities have begun releasing seized bitcoin mining equipment after months of scrutiny over Chinese-made chips. Thousands of units are freed, but many remain held. US Starts Releasing Seized Bitcoin Mining Equipment U.S. authorities have started releasing some of the cryptocurrency mining...
US customs may have thought Bitcoin miners were radio frequency devices: Luxor
7.3.2025
Thousands of Bitcoin mining machines had been reportedly seized as US ports of entry since as early as September, but there’s been conflicting information surrounding why
US customs may have thought Bitcoin miners were radio frequency devices: Luxor
7.3.2025
Thousands of Bitcoin mining machines had been reportedly seized as US ports of entry since as early as September, but there’s been conflicting information surrounding why
US customs may have thought Bitcoin miners were radio frequency devices: Luxor
7.3.2025
Thousands of Bitcoin mining machines had been reportedly seized as US ports of entry since as early as September, but there’s been conflicting information surrounding why
US customs may have thought Bitcoin miners were radio frequency devices: Luxor
7.3.2025
Thousands of Bitcoin mining machines had been reportedly seized as US ports of entry since as early as September, but there’s been conflicting information surrounding why
El Salvador Aims to Purchase DOJ’s Seized Bitcoin at a Discount
10.1.2025
Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, who has continued to push forward with bitcoin policies in his country, announced that he aims to profit from the potential DOJ sales of bitcoin seized as part of the Silk Road market takedown. El Salvador Hints at Purchasing Silk Road-Seized Bitcoin...
Crypto Community on Edge as Biden’s DOJ Eyes Sale of $6.49 Billion in Seized Bitcoin
9.1.2025
On Jan. 9, 2024, discussions have been buzzing within the crypto community regarding the potential sale of $6.49 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This speculation arises from a court ruling issued on Dec. 30, in which U.S. Chief District Judge Richard Seeborg...
Seized Bitcoin Triples in Value, Helping Fraud Victims Recover Losses
18.12.2024
Law enforcement’s swift action seized $900,000 in bitcoin from a Nigerian fraud scheme, and its soaring value may fully reimburse victims of a $1 million scam. Bitcoin Boom: Law Enforcement’s Quick Move Recovers Millions for Scam Victims The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District...
Peter Schiff: US Government Will Sell All Seized Bitcoin Before Trump Takes Office
30.7.2024
Speculation is growing that the Biden administration will sell all its seized bitcoin holdings after former President Donald Trump pledged to ensure the U.S. government keeps all of its bitcoins if re-elected. Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff believes the Biden administration will sell...
German Government’s Bitcoin Holdings Swell Overnight Thanks to Donations
13.7.2024
According to crypto intelligence firm Arkham, the German government’s bitcoin holdings soared by 9,000% in one day, thanks to donations from Bitcoin enthusiasts. Germany had liquidated a $2 billion bitcoin cache through major exchanges, finishing on Friday and leaving its BTC wallet empty...
German Government Now Holds Only 13.11K Seized Bitcoin
10.7.2024
In a series of transactions, the German government has reduced its Bitcoin holdings, losing its status as a “Bitcoin billionaire” in the process. According to data from Arkham, the government has kept offloading a large amount of Bitcoin. The German Government lost its “Bitcoin...
German MP Criticizes Bitcoin Sales, Urges Government to Hold BTC as Reserve Asset
5.7.2024
A German parliament member, Joana Cotar, has criticized the government’s decision to sell seized bitcoin on a large scale, advocating for the cryptocurrency’s use as a strategic reserve. She invited key political figures, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, to a lecture...
German Government Still Holds Over 40K Bitcoins After Recent Sale, Onchain Data Shows
5.7.2024
The German government has been selling seized bitcoin but still holds more than 40K BTC, worth over $2.3 billion, according to onchain data from blockchain intelligence firm Arkham. These sales are occurring alongside the anticipated Mt. Gox bitcoin distributions. In response to Germany’s...
Germany moves more seized Bitcoin – Will BTC hold above $60K
1.7.2024
Historically, traders know the weekend to carry negative sentiments for the crypto industry, especially Bitcoin. Last weekend in June, the crypto market shed millions, with BTC trading below $61,000. Germany has moved more seized BTC during early morning trading hours. Will BTC hold above $63K...
US Government Transfers $243 Million in Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase
26.6.2024
On June 26, 2024, the U.S. government transferred 3,940 bitcoins, valued at $243 million, originating from a darknet market dealer. This batch of BTC was directed to an exchange address tagged as Coinbase. U.S. Law Enforcement Moves 3,940 Bitcoin The U.S. government executed this transfer of 3,940...
Bitcoin Worth $1.7B Seized As Ex-Restaurant Worker Tries To Buy $30M London Mansion with Fraud Money
31.1.2024
Authorities in the United Kingdom have seized Bitcoin valued at over £1.4 billion as a result of a fraud investigation into a former Chinese takeaway worker, Jian Wen, who allegedly attempted to buy a £23.5 million mansion in Hampstead. According to a Sky News report, the police seized over 61,000...
US Government to Sell $116 Million in Bitcoin Seized From Darknet Dealer ‘Xanaxman’
26.1.2024
The forfeiture division of the U.S. government has announced its plan to sell 2,933.64 bitcoin. These were confiscated from Ryan Farace, who faced charges in 2021 for laundering proceeds from drug trafficking. Farace, also known by his alias Xanaxman, disclosed in his plea agreement that...
Former Treasury Official Issues Dire Warning, Bill Ackman Fears Economic ‘Train Wreck,’ US Gov. Remains Top BTC Holder, and More — Week in Review
2.4.2023
Warnings continue to pervade market and financial news this week, with Monica Crowley, former assistant secretary for public affairs for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, indicating “catastrophic” consequences if the U.S. dollar loses its status as the world’s reserve currency....
FBI Seizes Bitcoin From Overseas Scammers Who Posed as US Law Enforcement Officials
23.1.2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has seized bitcoin worth millions of dollars from overseas scammers targeting the elderly. The scammers posed as members of U.S. law enforcement agencies and tricked the victims into transferring money to them for “safekeeping.” FBI Says...
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Bitcoin ‘Seized’ by US Government
9.1.2023
An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to stealing over 712 bitcoin that was “seized” by the U.S. government in another criminal case. He has agreed to forfeit some bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin as part of his plea. “Due to the increase in market prices, the total value of these...