Ukraine2026-06-29 14:07:45Ukraine Transfers $8.3M in Seized USDT to State Asset Recovery Agency, Eyes Strategic Crypto ReserveUkraine's Prosecutor General's Office has transferred over $8.3 million in USDT to the state Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA), marking the first time seized crypto assets have been brought under state management. The funds stem from an investigation into an international hacker group accused of targeting individuals and businesses in Europe and the US, with estimated losses exceeding $100 million. The transfer is a custodial measure pending court verdicts. Separately, Ukraine is considering establishing a strategic cryptocurrency reserve funded by confiscated assets, similar to the US approach.2120
Ukraine2026-06-29 14:07:45Ukraine Transfers $8.3M in Seized USDT to State Management, Eyes Strategic Crypto ReserveUkraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office has transferred over $8.3 million worth of USDT to a crypto wallet controlled by the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA), marking the first time the country has brought seized crypto assets under state management. The funds originate from an international hacker group accused of targeting individuals and businesses in Europe and the US—stealing data, extorting ransom, and laundering proceeds through high-value property in Ukraine, with estimated losses exceeding $100 million. Four suspects are in custody. The transfer is custodial pending final court judgment. Meanwhile, Ukraine is considering establishing a strategic crypto reserve funded by seized assets from criminal and civil cases, similar to the US approach.1980
Ukraine2026-06-29 14:07:45Ukraine First Transfers $8.3M in Seized USDT to State Custody, Paving Way for Crypto Strategic Reserve乌克兰总检察长办公室宣布将价值逾830万美元的USDT移交至国家资产追回机构ARMA，此为乌克兰历史上首次将查封加密资产纳入政府控制。资金来自国际黑客组织，该组织涉嫌攻击欧美个人与企业并洗钱。目前资金仅为托管，没收需待法院判决。此案发生在乌克兰酝酿设立加密货币战略储备的背景下，储备资金将源于刑事没收资产，模式与美国思路类似。2050
Ukraine2026-06-29 14:07:45Ukraine Transfers $8.3M in Seized USDT to State Management, Weighs Strategic Crypto ReserveUkraine's Prosecutor General's Office announced the transfer of over $8.3 million in seized USDT to the National Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA), marking the first time the country has incorporated confiscated crypto assets into state management. The funds originate from an investigation into an international hacker group accused of attacking individuals and enterprises in Europe and the US, extorting them, and laundering proceeds through high-value assets like real estate and cars in Ukraine. Four suspects are detained but not yet sentenced; estimated losses exceed $100 million. Currently the USDT is held in custody pending a court ruling for formal forfeiture. This case coincides with Ukraine's consideration of establishing a strategic crypto reserve, similar to the US approach, funded by crypto assets confiscated in criminal and civil cases rather than open market purchases. The move signals a significant step in mainstreaming crypto asset management within sovereign legal frameworks.2050
