Arkham: US Government Seizes $300M from Alameda Research Accounts

US Government seizes $300M from Alameda Research accounts on Binance and BinanceUS. (Read More)

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US Government Moves Millions in Bitcoin to Coinbase

The US government moved over $240 million worth of seized Bitcoin to Coinbase, stoking fears it may sell some of its massive Bitcoin reserves and cause downward price pressure.

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Hospitality worker jailed for $2.5B Bitcoin laundering scheme

The authoritys suspicion was based on Wens change in lifestyle. In 2017, she reportedly moved to a six-bedroom mansion in North London.

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The US Government Sold Nearly 10,000 Silk Road Bitcoin

Uncle Sam made off with more than $215 million this month as it began to liquidate portions of seized bitcoin. The United States government has been selling bitcoin confiscated from the Silk Road case in 2013.  According to a court filing, the government sold 9,861.1707894 Bitcoin on March 14, 2023, for a total of $215,738,154.98. [...]

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US Government Continues Bitcoin Seizures, Controls Nearly 1% of Circulating Supply

Massive Bitcoin seizures from Bitfinex hackers add to US government stockpile. Snowden predicts major government entry into Bitcoin market.

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Tether Assists US Government in Seizing $1.4 Million From Unhosted Wallet

Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, announced that it helped the U.S. government to seize $1.4 million linked to an alleged fraud scheme. According to the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office, the seizure marks one of the first times that the U.S. has recovered [...]

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U.S. Seizes $1.4M in Tether Linked to Tech Support Scam Targeting Elderly

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago has seized approximately $1.4 million in Tether (USDT) linked to an alleged tech support scam that primarily targeted elderly victims across the United States. (Read More)

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A Seized Bitcoin Stack Could Be Bulgaria's Golden Ticket

After seizing 213,000 bitcoin in 2017, Bulgaria now has an opportunity to become one of the wealthiest countries on earth.

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Kazakhstan Shuts Down Crypto Exchange That Transferred $34 Million Through Binance

Authorities in Kazakhstan have busted an illegal crypto trading platform, seizing over $350,000. The exchange allegedly processed almost $34 million in transactions through wallets on Binance, two of which have been blocked during the ongoing investigation. Digital Asset Exchange Making Millions in Turnover Closed Down in Kazakhstan A platform illegally trading cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan, ABS [...]

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$1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Moved from US Law Enforcement Seized Wallets

Over 50,000 Bitcoin, valued at $1 billion, were transferred from multiple wallets linked to US law enforcement seizures. Approximately 9,861 BTC was sent to Coinbase, while the rest were internal transfers. The BTC was seized from the Silk Road marketplace, one of the first darknet markets to accept Bitcoin payments. (Read More)

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U.S. Department of Justice Seized Over $3.36 Billion In Bitcoin Tied To Silk Road

James Zhong stole over $3 billion BTC from Silk Road by committing wire fraud and possibly faces over 20 years in prison in the latest U.S. seizure.

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How The Federal Government Showed Me The Importance Of Bitcoin

The government’s overreach in taking my website was a hands-on experience that taught me why Bitcoin was necessary.

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How Bitcoin Protects Private Property Rights

Bitcoin protects private property for its users due to its theft-proof design, its use of decentralized nodes and an immutable public ledger.

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Agent Smith says Secret Service seized $102M in crypto in 254 cases since 2015

The U.S. Secret Service says the immutable and transparent aspect of the blockchain ledger allows the agency to track transactions made by criminals easier than cash in some cases.

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US Secret Service has seized over $100 million worth of crypto since 2015

The United States Secret Service has seized over $100 million worth of digital assets from malicious actors in fraud-related investigations over the past seven years, CNBC reported.

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Bitcoin Shows That Trust In The Government And The Gold Standard Isn’t Necessary

Bitcoin is a return to sound money after the government overreach that led to the end of the gold standard.

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US IRS May Seize Cryptocurrency Worth Billions of Dollars In 2022, Top Agency Official Says

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) predicts that it would seize more billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency next year, given the agency is set to get more funding for the government. (Read More)

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Max Keiser Warns of Government Seizing Bitcoin in ETFs Predicts 1987-Style Crash as BTC Rises to $500K

Bitcoin proponent Max Keiser has warned of potential government seizure of bitcoin held in spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He additionally issued a stark warning about a looming 1987-style crash, while simultaneously predicting that the bitcoin’s price will surge past $500,000. Max Keiser’s Crash and Bitcoin Seizure Warnings Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser expressed concerns about spot [...]

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Blackrock CEO Warns More Bank Seizures and Shutdowns Could Result From Regulatory Changes

The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has warned about additional bank seizures and shutdowns that could result from regulatory changes in response to the failures of several major banks in the U.S. “It does seem inevitable that some banks will now need to pull back on lending to shore up their balance [...]

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Police in Kosovo Seize Crypto Mining Rigs From Serbs

Kosovo police have seized dozens of crypto mining devices from residents of a majority Serb region in the north of the country. Authorities in Pristina and Belgrade exchanged accusations over the move, which has the potential to raise tensions in the ethnically divided, partially recognized Balkan state. Kosovo Government Cracks Down on Crypto Mining in [...]

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