{"id":143790,"date":"2024-12-03T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T06:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=143790"},"modified":"2024-12-02T23:51:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T21:51:23","slug":"u-s-shifts-seized-1-9-billion-in-bitcoin-to-coinbase-wallet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/u-s-shifts-seized-1-9-billion-in-bitcoin-to-coinbase-wallet\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Shifts Seized $1.9 Billion in Bitcoin to Coinbase Wallet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This significant <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/intel.arkm.com\/explorer\/tx\/876b851b4b3ec4f43d53e9b71302260090622a7c91ca719596dcad5f140e76c0\">transaction<\/a><\/strong>, involving nearly 19,800 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/cryptocurrency\/bitcoin\/\">BTC<\/a><\/strong>, stems from cryptocurrency confiscated in 2021 during an investigation into James Zhong\u2019s Silk Road-related activities. Zhong was convicted of wire fraud after authorities uncovered Bitcoin stored in unusual hiding spots, such as a popcorn tin.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Justice previously announced seizing over 50,000 BTC from Zhong, with the government still retaining an estimated $18 billion in Bitcoin. While the purpose of the latest transfer remains unclear, some speculate it could signal a plan to sell or repurpose the funds.<\/p>\n<p>Proposals like Senator Cynthia Lummis\u2019 idea of a national Bitcoin reserve have also gained attention, especially with President-elect Donald Trump expressing interest in strategic crypto measures.<\/p>\n<style>\n    .dark-mode .read-more {background-color: #343a40 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"read-more pb-3 pt-3 pt-md-2 px-3 my-4 border bg-light\">\n    <h5 class=\"text-uppercase border-bottom mb-3 pb-1 d-none d-md-block\">READ MORE:<\/h5>\n    <a class=\"article row\" href=\"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/marathon-digital-announces-700m-fundraising-plan-to-boost-bitcoin-acquisitions\/\" title=\"Marathon Digital Announces $700M Fundraising Plan to Boost Bitcoin Acquisitions\">\n        <div class=\"contentRight col-4\">\n            <span class=\"imgContainer mt-0\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image img-defer\" src=\"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Marathon-Digital-huy-dong-500-trieu-usd-de-mua-bitcoin-240x170.webp\">\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentLeft col-8\">\n            <h4 class=\"title mb-0\">Marathon Digital Announces $700M Fundraising Plan to Boost Bitcoin Acquisitions<\/h4>           \n            \n        <\/div>        \n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Coinbase Prime has partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service to manage cryptocurrencies linked to asset seizures, part of the broader enforcement landscape. 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