US Government Transfers $243 Million in Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase
On June 26, 2024, the U.S. government transferred 3,940 bitcoins, valued at $243 million, originating from a darknet market dealer. This batch of BTC was directed to an exchange address tagged as Coinbase. U.S. Law Enfor...
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