US government plans to sell 41K Bitcoin connected to Silk Road
On March 14, 2023, the government sold 9,861 BTC for $215.7 million, according to court documents filed on March 31.
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On March 14, 2023, the government sold 9,861 BTC for $215.7 million, according to court documents filed on March 31.
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