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U.S. government-linked wallets move seized Bitcoin

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Published 2026-10-08 11:03 UTCUpdated 2026-10-08 16:45 UTC
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CoinDesk report on the $1 billion transfer
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-10-08 15:43 UTC
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Overview

Reports tracked a sequence of transfers involving Bitcoin seized in connection with the Bitfinex hack. One transfer sent 12,267 BTC to a new unlabeled address, while another moved 9,261 BTC to Coinbase Prime. The reported movements do not establish a sale.

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BitfinexCoinbase PrimeArkhamBTC
Why now
  • The transfers were reported within the same 24-hour period.
  • The latest reported movement involved 12,267 BTC tied to the Bitfinex hack seizure.
Why it matters
  • The transfers involve Bitcoin held in government-linked wallets.
  • The reported destinations distinguish a transfer to an unlabeled wallet from one to Coinbase Prime.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
  • A U.S. government-linked wallet transferred 12,267 BTC, worth about $1 billion, to a new unlabeled address.
  • The reported destination for the 12,267 BTC was an unlabeled wallet rather than an exchange, with no sale indicated in the reporting.
  • A separate reported transfer moved 9,261 BTC to Coinbase Prime, including 2,456 BTC described as newly discovered funds.
How sources frame it
  • CoinDesk: neutral
  • Cointelegraph: neutral
  • Decrypt: neutral
Multiple reports describe movements from U.S. government-controlled wallets linked to seized Bitcoin; the destination and transaction context differ across reports.
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CoinDesk report on the $1 billion transfer
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-10-08 15:43 UTC
Decrypt report on Bitfinex-linked wallet movement
decrypt.co · decrypt.co · 2026-10-08 16:44 UTC
US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-10-08 15:24 UTC
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