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U.S. government-linked wallets move Bitcoin tied to the Bitfinex hack

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Published 2026-10-08 11:03 UTCUpdated 2026-10-08 16:45 UTC
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Overview

A fresh sequence of on-chain movements involving Bitcoin seized in connection with the Bitfinex hack is drawing attention. Reports say 9,261 BTC, valued at about $770 million, moved to Coinbase Prime, followed by 12,267 BTC sent to a new unlabeled wallet. The reported destinations do not by themselves confirm a sale.

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BitfinexCoinbaseBitcoinBTC
Why now
  • Reports describe fresh transfers of 9,261 BTC and 12,267 BTC.
  • The latest transfer reportedly went to a new unlabeled wallet rather than an exchange.
Why it matters
  • Large transfers from government-controlled Bitcoin wallets draw attention from on-chain monitors and markets.
  • The transfer to Coinbase Prime does not confirm that Bitcoin was sold.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
  • U.S. government-controlled wallets moved 9,261 BTC, valued at roughly $770 million, to Coinbase Prime.
  • A further 12,267 BTC moved from a wallet linked to the Bitfinex hack to a new unlabeled address.
  • The reported transfers do not establish that the Bitcoin was sold.
How sources frame it
  • CoinDeskGlobal: neutral
  • Crypto.News: questioning
  • Cointelegraph: neutral
Multiple reports describe related transfers from U.S. government-controlled Bitcoin wallets, with no confirmed sale indicated.
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CoinDesk report on the $1 billion wallet movement
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-10-08 15:43 UTC
US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-10-08 15:24 UTC
Crypto.News analysis of the $770 million transfer
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-10-08 12:26 UTC
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