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US Government Remains a Top Bitcoin Holder With Seized Stash Valued at $5.6 Billion

US Government Remains a Top Bitcoin Holder With Seized Stash Valued at .6 BillionAs of March 25, 2023, the U.S. government held 205,515 bitcoins worth $5.6 billion, which is approximately 1.06% of the circulating supply, according to current statistics. The cache of bitcoins is a result of three forfeitures that began in 2020. Glassnode’s on-chain data reveals that on March 9, about 9,860 bitcoins worth roughly $269 million […]

Bitcoin and Ether drop as US stagflation fears resurface

Despite Criminalizing Mining, Abkhazia Uncovers Another Crypto Farm

Despite Criminalizing Mining, Abkhazia Uncovers Another Crypto FarmEven after introducing fines and criminal liability for cryptocurrency mining, Abkhazia continues to find underground facilities for digital currency extraction. This week, law enforcement officials have confiscated dozens of mining devices from an illegal crypto farm. Abkhazia Shuts Down Crypto Farm, Seizes Mining Hardware Police in Abkhazia have closed down another crypto mining installation in […]

Bitcoin and Ether drop as US stagflation fears resurface

Finland to Donate Millions of Dollars From Sale of Seized Bitcoin to Ukraine

Finland to Donate Millions of Dollars From Sale of Seized Bitcoin to UkraineThe government of Finland is discussing supporting Ukraine with part of the money from the liquidation of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency seized in crime investigations. Finnish authorities want to sell the bitcoins soon and say they couldn’t come up with a better idea for the proceeds. Finland Selects Brokers to Sell $75 Million […]

Bitcoin and Ether drop as US stagflation fears resurface

Finland Looking for Brokers to Sell Seized Bitcoins Worth $80 Million

Finland Looking for Brokers to Sell Seized Bitcoins Worth  MillionFinland’s customs authority is looking for brokers to sell 1,981 bitcoins seized in drug cases. The coins are currently worth nearly $80 million. Finland’s customs authority announced Thursday that it is seeking brokers to sell 1,981 bitcoins seized in drug busts, Bloomberg reported, noting that the coins were forfeited to the state by court order. […]

Bitcoin and Ether drop as US stagflation fears resurface