US Authorities Split $2 Billion in Bitcoin Into 2 Wallets, Igniting Custody and Sale Speculation

July 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

US Authorities Split Billion in Bitcoin Into 2 Wallets, Igniting Custody and Sale Speculation

Following the U.S. government’s transfer of $2 billion in bitcoin, Arkham Intelligence reported that the federal agency divided the funds into two separate Bech32 bitcoin addresses: one containing 10,000 BTC and the other holding 19,799.99 BTC. Arkham speculates that the 10,000 BTC may have been sent to an institutional custody service. Arkham Reports U.S. Bitcoin […]

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US Government Transfers $2 Billion in Bitcoin to Unknown Wallet

July 29, 2024 Bitcoin.com

US Government Transfers Billion in Bitcoin to Unknown Wallet

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According to onchain data, a Department of Justice (DOJ) labeled bitcoin wallet transferred 29,799.99 BTC, valued at just over $2 billion. This move by the U.S. government follows Germany’s sale of its bitcoin and a growing belief among U.S. politicians that seized coins should be held as reserves. DOJ-Labeled Wallet Transfers More Than 29,000 Bitcoins […]

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Whale With Ethereum Foundation Link Transfers 92,500 ETH Worth $288M

July 25, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Whale With Ethereum Foundation Link Transfers 92,500 ETH Worth 8M

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According to onchain data, a significant whale holding over 92,500 ether moved the funds to an unidentified wallet. Arkham Intelligence data suggests the funds may have been linked to the Ethereum Foundation, though this is not confirmed. Originally, the funds were transferred to a mysterious wallet on Sept. 1, 2015. Significant Ether Transfer Worth $288M […]

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Institutional Liquidity Providers and OTC Desks Absorbed 88% of Germany’s Bitcoin Sales

July 14, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Institutional liquidity providers, market makers, and over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, regardless of the term you choose, have taken in most of Germany’s bitcoin since sales began in June 2024. Data reveals that only a small amount of BTC was moved to centralized crypto exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp. Institutional Players Absorb Bulk of Germany’s […]

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German Government Resumes Bitcoin Selling Spree, Currently Holding Less Than 4,000 BTC

July 12, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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The government of Germany is continuing its Bitcoin (BTC) sell-off, bringing its total number of tokens down below 4,000. According to new data from blockchain “de-anonymizing” platform Arkham Intelligence, during the last 24 hours, the German government has sold hundreds of millions of dollars worth of BTC, continuing its trend of selling off the crypto […]

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Germany has 9K Bitcoin left just 3 weeks after it started selling

July 12, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Germany’s Bitcoin stack briefly dipped below 5,000 BTC after a large amount of funds was sent to Coinbase, Bitstamp and Kraken, but it has since moved some back.

The German government’s Bitcoin wallet is down to 9,094 Bitcoin — just 18% of what it started with — after the latest string of back-and-forth transfers to crypto exchanges on July 11.

The wallet, which has been holding Bitcoin (BTC) seized from a film pirating website crackdown in January, has transferred out billions in Bitcoin since June 19 but ramped up efforts at the start of July.

On July 11, the wallet briefly dipped below 5,000 BTC after sending 10,620 BTC worth around $615 million to cryptocurrency trading platforms Coinbase, Bitstamp, Kraken, Flow Traders and two anonymous addresses, blockchain intelligence firm Arkham noted.

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From 50,000 to 4,925 BTC: Germany’s Bitcoin Sell-off Continues

July 11, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Germany now holds fewer than 5,000 bitcoin following its recent divestment on Thursday. Since 9 a.m. EDT that day, wallets operated by the German government transferred 5,000 BTC, reducing its holdings to 4,925 BTC. Germany’s Bitcoin Reserves Drop Below 5,000 As of 1 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 11, 2024, the German government holds 4,925 […]

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German Government Sheds Over 3,100 BTC, Now Holds Less Than 10,000 Bitcoins

July 11, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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At 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, the German government held 13,110 BTC. By 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, the stash had decreased to 9,925 BTC, with the wallets now holding below 10,000 bitcoins. Germany’s Bitcoin Wallets Overpay Network Fees as Holdings Drop to 9,925 BTC Overnight and into the morning hours (EDT), Germany’s bitcoin (BTC) wallet divested […]

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German Government Offloads 9,736 BTC in 20 Hours; Reserves Could Deplete by Tomorrow

July 10, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Over the course of nearly 20 hours, the German government has sold 9,736 BTC valued at $564.3 million. The government’s BTC wallet currently holds 13,110 BTC worth $767 million. German Government’s Swift Bitcoin Sales Could Soon Lead to Total Reserve Depletion At 1:16 p.m. EDT on July 9, Bitcoin.com News reported on Germany’s bitcoin transfers […]

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German Government Sells $220.7M in Bitcoin, Retains $1.3B Reserve

July 9, 2024 Bitcoin.com

German Government Sells 0.7M in Bitcoin, Retains .3B Reserve

Arkham Intelligence

According to the latest tally, onchain data collected at 12 p.m. EDT on July 9 indicates that the German government has sold 3,840 BTC valued at $220.7 million since 4:30 p.m. EDT on July 8. Bitcoin Holds Strong Amidst Germany’s Selling Pressure The German government’s wallet now holds 22,846 BTC following multiple transfers and deposits […]

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