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cryptonews 2023-10-16 09:30:00

The Story Behind the U.S. Government's $5 Billion in Bitcoin – Here's What You Need to Know

The U.S. government has become one of the largest holders of Bitcoin (BTC), acquiring approximately 200,000 coins (worth around $5 billion) through seizures related to criminal activities. The digital assets were seized from cybercriminals and darknet markets and are securely stored offline in encrypted hardware wallets controlled by various federal agencies, including the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).... Read More: The Story Behind the U.S. Government's $5 Billion in Bitcoin – Here's What You Need to Know

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