No, the US government hasn’t sold 179,000 bitcoin
Confusion over seized and forfeited assets led pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis to panic about the US selling off 179,000 BTC.
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FOIA reveals US Marshals sitting on at least $1.6B in BTC
A freedom of information request filed by The Rage reporter L0la L33tz revealed that the US Marshals Service holds $1.6B in BTC.
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US gov’t weaponised evidence against Tornado Cash, report
Danny Nelson accused the US government of “weaponising” his old group chat via misconstrued evidence against Tornado Cash and Roman Storm.
Bitcoin boom adds billions to these government holdings
The UK, US, and El Salvador have seen their BTC holdings gain millions, if not billions, in value as the currency reached new all-time highs.
FTX Recovery Trust may withhold assets from creditors in 49 restricted countries
FTX Recovery Trust wants to employ regional lawyers to help determine which countries it can, or can't, return creditor assets to.
FHFA head wants Jerome Powell investigated and removed
US Federal Housing Finance Agency head Bill Pulte asked Congress to investigate Jerome Powell over his defense of a $2.5B renovation.
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Tornado Cash founder nears $2M legal fund goal ahead of trial
Roman Storm had to raise another $2M as the legal fees from the US case against crypto mixer Tornado Cash continue to pile up.
Do Kwon’s lawyers say they’re ready — then ask for more time
Do Kwon's lawyers hinted at altering a money laundering charge while they continue to hold "productive" talks with US prosecutors.
Fartcoin won’t help you buy a house unless it’s on Coinbase
The FHFA ordered government-sponsored mortgage buyers to prepare a proposal that treats crypto as a legitimate asset for risk assessments.
Nobitex hackers threaten to ‘destroy’ pro-Iran institutions
Pro-Israel hackers behind the theft of $90M from Iranian crypto exchange, Nobitex, have threatened to target more Iranian institutions.