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U.S. government moves seized cryptocurrency worth about $565.9 million to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government moved about $565.87 million worth of seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime within hours, blockchain outlet U.Today reported. The transfer included bitcoin and tether. Some of the assets were classified as seized holdings linked to the Bitfinex hack case and to FTX and Alameda Research. Onchain Lens tracked a latest transfer of 94.15 million USDT and said authorities have not disclosed the purpose of the transactions.
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U.S. government sells Anthropic stakes held by FTX insiders, stays silent on proceeds
The U.S. government sold Anthropic stakes seized from Caroline Ellison and Nishad Singh, figures tied to the FTX collapse, to existing investors, but did not disclose the sale timing, buyers or price. It has not been decided whether the proceeds will go to compensate FTX victims or be retained by the government. Anthropic’s surging valuation has heightened interest in the sale, while lawyers and victims cite uncertainty over how much could reach victims.
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US government bitcoin holdings still unclear a year after strategic reserve launch
More than a year after the United States launched a strategic bitcoin reserve fund, the government has not disclosed how much bitcoin it can actually count as reserves, fuelling controversy. Market estimates range widely, reflecting uncertainty over which coins have cleared final forfeiture and belong to the Treasury without legal obligations such as victim compensation. High-profile cases, including Bitfinex-related recoveries and a major civil forfeiture suit, have added to confusion.