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Bit2Me

2026-09-08 07:00:00

Bit2Me Sets Up Specialized Unit to Help Law Enforcement Track Crypto Assets

Bit2Me has established a specialized unit to assist law enforcement in tracking crypto assets. The unit formalizes past operations, building on the 1.5 million euros in seized crypto the exchange processed in 2025 for agencies including Interpol and Europol.

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U.S. governme

2026-07-14 11:08:43

U.S. government moves $288.33 million in seized BTC and ETH to Coinbase Prime

The U.S. government transferred roughly $288.33 million worth of seized Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime on Monday, according to on-chain tracker Arkham, a move that quickly revived debate over whether Washington may be preparing to sell some of its crypto holdings. The transfers included about 3,800 BTC worth $235 million and around 30,000 ETH worth $53 million, with the assets tied to several criminal cases involving Ryan Farace, BTC-e, and Oracle employee Brian Krewson. Arkham’s data showed the Bitcoin was routed through intermediary wallets before landing at Coinbase Prime, while the Ethereum was sent directly to a deposit address. The transactions drew attention because large holders usually keep assets in cold storage, and the government did not publicly explain the transfers. That left room for speculation in parts of the market, though HashKey Senior Researcher Tim Sun told Decrypt the move could just as easily reflect custody management rather than imminent selling. The distinction matters because President Donald Trump’s March 2025 executive order created a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with a rule that reserve Bitcoin "shall not be sold." Sun said the coins moved this week came from active criminal cases and are handled separately from that reserve. Arkham still tracks U.S. government-linked wallets holding $20.6 billion in crypto, including 324,552 BTC.

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US government

2026-07-08 14:54:13

US Sets Accounting Rule for Seized Crypto, Classifying It as Nonmonetary Property

The FASAB said seized and forfeited crypto should be reported as nonmonetary property, while CBDCs should be treated as monetary instruments, with valuations based on observable active markets.

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U.S. Marshals

2026-07-04 01:00:14

US Marshals Probe Alleged $40 Million Diversion of Seized Crypto Linked to Federal Contractor Family

U.S. authorities are examining allegations that more than $40 million in seized cryptocurrency was improperly moved from government-linked wallets through insider access connected to a federal contractor. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed that it is investigating claims involving wallets associated with confiscated digital assets. At the center of the controversy is Command Services & Support (CMDSS), a Virginia-based technology firm hired by the USMS in October 2024 to manage and dispose of certain categories of seized and forfeited crypto assets, including tokens not supported by major exchanges and assets tied to complex criminal matters. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has accused John “Lick” Daghita, identified as the son of CMDSS president and CEO Dean Daghita, of obtaining unauthorized access to wallets holding government-seized funds. The allegations include a wallet containing 12,540 ETH, worth about $36 million, a 0.6767 ETH transfer allegedly sent to ZachXBT, and on-chain traces suggesting around $20 million left USMS-linked wallets in October 2024, with roughly $700,000 not recovered. ZachXBT further estimated that suspicious activity observed into late 2025 could push total suspected thefts above $90 million. The case has intensified scrutiny of how the U.S. government secures its vast crypto holdings, which various estimates place between 198,000 BTC and more than 328,372 BTC, potentially worth around $29 billion.

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Ukraine

2026-06-29 14:07:45

Ukraine Makes History: Transfers $8.3M in Seized USDT to State Management, Eyes Crypto Strategic Reserve

Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office has transferred over $8.3 million in seized USDT to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) wallet, marking the first time the country has brought confiscated crypto assets under state management. The funds originated from an international hacker group targeting individuals and businesses in Europe and the US, with estimated losses exceeding $100 million. Four suspects are in custody but not yet convicted. This case emerges as Ukraine considers establishing a strategic crypto reserve funded by forfeited assets from criminal and civil cases, similar to the US approach.

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Ukraine

2026-06-29 12:01:17

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Transfers Seized Crypto to ARMA for First Time: Over 8.3M USDT Moved to Custodial Wallet

Ukraine's prosecutor general has for the first time transferred seized crypto assets to the National Agency of Ukraine for Finding, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes (ARMA). Over 8.3 million USDT were moved to a custodial wallet. The funds originated from a wallet linked to an alleged international hacker group accused of ransomware attacks, data theft, and money laundering through real estate and vehicle purchases in Ukraine, causing over $100 million in damages. Four suspects are in custody, with total seized assets exceeding $11.1 million, including property, vehicles, $1 million in cash, and crypto. This marks ARMA's first digital asset custody case since its 2025 reforms aimed at enhancing transparency in managing seized assets.

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