Bonk.fun users at risk after hackers hijack domain to deploy wallet drainer

Attackers seized the Bonk.fun domain and used a fake terms prompt to trick users into signing wallet draining transactions. дальше »

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Court

Bitfinex is about to get a massive chunk of its past back as a U.S. court orders more than 94,000 seized bitcoin returned, turning a 2016 hack into a live test of crypto property rights. Bitfinex is about to get… дальше »

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South Korean prosecutors sell seized Bitcoin for $21.5M

South Korean prosecutors sold 320.8 Bitcoin worth about $21.5M and transferred the proceeds to the treasury. дальше »

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U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto John Daghita, a U. S. government contractor accused of stealing more than $46 million in crypto from the U. дальше »

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US Moves Bitcoin During Iran Strikes — Market Watches Closely

The US government shifted seized Bitcoin on Monday just as military strikes on Iran sent crypto markets into a sharp sell-off. Related Reading: Stablecoins Pose Fresh Risk To Eurozone Lending, ECB Says On-chain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence tracked three transfers totaling roughly 1. дальше »

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U.S. shifts $23,000 in seized Bitcoin as ‘Villanueva’ wallet empties

A wallet on the Bitcoin blockchain associated with U.S. government seizure funds moved approximately 0.3346 BTC, roughly $23,000, marking the first on-chain transfer from a federal forfeiture account since late 2025, according to blockchain analytics data. Data flagged by on-chain… дальше »

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Paraguay Exploring Using Seized Miners for State-Run Bitcoin Operation

Bitcoin Magazine Paraguay Exploring Using Seized Miners for State-Run Bitcoin Operation Paraguay’s state utility is teaming up with Morphware to turn seized miners into the country’s first government-run Bitcoin operation. дальше »

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South Korea To Review Seized Crypto Custody Practices After Recovery Phase Leak Incident

South Korean financial authorities have pledged to revise their crypto custody practices following public scrutiny over multiple incidents that led to the loss of nearly $30 million in seized digital assets over the past few months. дальше »

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South Korea orders cross-agency probe after repeated crypto custody failures

Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol ordered an inter-agency review of seized crypto wallets after the National Tax Service exposed a seed phrase in a press release. дальше »

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South Korea to review crypto seizure practices after security lapses

South Korea’s finance minister has pledged reforms to strengthen how government agencies manage seized cryptocurrency, following a digital asset information leak involving the National Tax Service. Seized Bitcoin under scrutiny as South Korea tightens digital asset controls In a statement… дальше »

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Best Crypto Presale 2026: DOJ Seizes $61 Million in Tether Scam as Pepeto Presale Outpaces Mutuum Finance and Bitcoin Hyper

The US Department of Justice just seized $61 million in Tether linked to pig butchering scams, and Tether has now frozen $4.2 billion in illicit assets since 2023. Reuters reported the seizure as one of the largest single USDT confiscations in US history, confirming that unaudited projects with anonymous teams remain the biggest risk in […] The post Best Crypto Presale 2026: DOJ Seizes $61 Million in Tether Scam as Pepeto Presale Outpaces Mutuum Finance and Bitcoin Hyper appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Seized Crypto Stolen As South Korea’s Tax Authority Leaks Private Key

A piece of paper ruined everything. South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) published an official press release last Thursday meant to highlight its crackdown on tax dodgers — and somewhere in the process, a full wallet seed phrase was photographed, printed, and sent out to the public without anyone apparently noticing. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mega-Holders […] дальше »

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US DOJ seized and froze $580M in crypto from ‘Chinese transnational criminals‘

The seizures and freezing over three months were conducted by the District of Columbia’s Scam Center Strike Force, established by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro in November. дальше »

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U.S. Scam Center Strike Force seizes $580m in crypto in just three months

U. S. authorities have frozen and seized more than $580 million in cryptocurrency in under three months. It marks one of the most aggressive enforcement actions yet against crypto-enabled fraud netThe post U. дальше »

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U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams U. S. authorities have seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to Southeast Asian “pig butchering” scams. дальше »

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South Korea’s tax office leaks wallet seed and loses $4.8M in seized tokens

South Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, and tokens worth $4.8 million were swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for the authorities. дальше »

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Two arrested after South Korean police lost $1.4M in Bitcoin

Police seized the Bitcoin in 2021 but stored it in a third-party wallet, which was later accessed by unauthorized parties, with the loss remaining undiscovered for four years. дальше »

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South Korea arrests two suspects in $1.5M Bitcoin evidence theft

South Korean authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 22 bitcoins that had been held as evidence by the Gangnam Police Station, officials announced on Wednesday. Suspects detained as South Korea police probe disappearance of seized… дальше »

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$61M in stolen crypto seized in North Carolina fraud crackdown

Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina announced the seizure of more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) in one of the largest cryptocurrency asset forfeiture actions tied to a romance-style investment fraud known as a “pig… дальше »

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Arizona advances bill to hold Bitcoin and XRP in state reserve

Lawmakers in Arizona have taken a significant step toward formalizing state-level engagement with digital assets by advancing legislation that would create a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, allowing the state to hold, invest and potentially lend seized cryptocurrencies. Arizona senate… дальше »

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Bitcoin Hyper Price Prediction: Seoul Police Lose $1.5M in Bitcoin While Turbo Gains Traction But DeepSnitch AI Draws Attention With AI Utility As Rumors Of Possible 100x Rally Intensify

Bitcoin Hyper price prediction: Seoul police reportedly lost $1.5M in seized Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Turbo gains traction and DeepSnitch AI draws attention with real AI utility and 100x rally speculation. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury chief says Washington can’t bail out Bitcoin or order banks to buy it

Congress hears that Treasury can’t bail out Bitcoin or force banks to buy it, even as Trump’s strategic reserve keeps seized BTC that has swelled from $500m to $15b. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress on Wednesday that the… дальше »

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Helix crypto mixer forfeiture closes a long-running US justice case

The United States Department of Justice has completed the forfeiture of more than $400 million in cryptocurrency and other assets linked to Helix, an early darknet crypto mixing service. The move follows a final court order from the US District Court for the District of Columbia, giving the government full legal title to assets seized […] дальше »

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DOJ finalizes $400M crypto forfeiture in Helix Bitcoin mixer case

A final court order transfers the legal title of seized cryptocurrency and assets to the US government, closing a case tied to Helix’s operations from 2014 to 2017. дальше »

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US DOJ finalizes $400 million asset linked to crypto mixer Helix

The United States Department of Justice has finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in assets that were seized from Larry Dean Harmon, who operated the darknet crypto mixing service known as Helix. дальше »

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Kazakhstan to fund crypto reserve using digital assets seized from criminals

Kazakhstan will use crypto assets seized from criminals to fund its national crypto reserve, according to the National Investment Corporation. As reported by local media, the NIC, which is the National Bank of Kazakhstan’s investment arm, reportedly plans on using… дальше »

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US Government Investigating Alleged $40 Million Crypto Theft by Federal Contractor’s Son

Bitcoin Magazine US Government Investigating Alleged $40 Million Crypto Theft by Federal Contractor’s Son U. S. government officials said they are investigating allegations that tens of millions of dollars in crypto seized by law enforcement were stolen through insider access. дальше »

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Security of the US government’s $28B Bitcoin reserve threatened after weekend theft reveals flaw

The US government has been trying to execute a historic pivot with its Bitcoin holdings, shifting from a messy, case-by-case inventory of seized crypto into a strategic national reserve for almost a year now. дальше »

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U.S. Marshals investigate claims that son of government contractor stole $40 million of seized crypto

The threat actor was captured on video flaunting millions in crypto allegedly siphoned from U.S. government seizure addresses, later traced back by ZachXBT. дальше »

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U.S. Government’s $29.6B Crypto Stash Drops $12B as Bitcoin Pulls Back from Peak

Key Takeaways: U. S. government crypto holdings have fallen about $12 billion from Bitcoin’s peak, now near $29. 6 billion Bitcoin dominates the portfolio, with over 328,000 BTC seized from criminal cases The post U. дальше »

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South Korea loses $48m in seized Bitcoin after phishing attack

South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of approximately $48 million in seized Bitcoin following a suspected phishing attack, according to local media reports. The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office discovered the missing digital assets during a routine inspection of confiscated… дальше »

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South Korean prosecutors investigate disappearance of seized Bitcoin following phishing attack

Multiple Bitcoins went missing in mid-2025 after private key credentials were exposed in a phishing attack, resulting in irreversible transfers. дальше »

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South Korean Prosecutors Lose $48 Million in Seized Bitcoin to Phishing Scam

Gwangju prosecutors reportedly fell victim to a scam site during routine inspection of seized crypto assets around summer 2025. The post South Korean Prosecutors Lose $48 Million in Seized Bitcoin to Phishing Scam appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Trump’s Treasury Secretary Bessent reiterates commitment to adding seized Bitcoin to strategic reserve

The commitment to adding seized Bitcoin to reserves may influence global digital asset strategies and impact future crypto regulations. The post Trump’s Treasury Secretary Bessent reiterates commitment to adding seized Bitcoin to strategic reserve appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury Confirms That All Seized Bitcoin Will Join the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Treasury Confirms That All Seized Bitcoin Will Join the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the administration will halt all sales of seized Bitcoin and instead add it to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. дальше »

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Seized Bitcoin From Samourai Wallet Case Not Sold And Will Remain In Strategic Reserve, White House Confirms

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US Official Says Seized Bitcoin From Samourai Case Was Not Sold

According to a senior White House crypto adviser, the Bitcoin tied to the Samourai Wallet forfeiture was not liquidated by federal authorities. The assets will remain held by the government under its strategic reserve plan, the adviser said on social media. дальше »

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U.S. government confirms it did not sell Bitcoin seized from Samourai Wallet

The U. S. government has confirmed that it did not sell Bitcoin seized from Samourai Wallet. The confirmation addresses earlier claims that the assets had been liquidated in violation of federal policyThe post U. дальше »

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DOJ confirms seized Bitcoin from Samourai Wallet case has not been sold

The DOJ confirms Samourai Bitcoin will not be sold and will remain in the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve alongside roughly 328,000 BTC held by the government. The post DOJ confirms seized Bitcoin from Samourai Wallet case has not been sold appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Cathie Wood: Trump May Buy Bitcoin For US Reserve Ahead Of Midterms

Cathie Wood, ARK Invest’s founder and CEO, said she expects the Trump administration could move beyond simply holding seized bitcoin and begin purchasing BTC to build a US strategic reserve, a shift she argued could become a catalytic signal for markets and other governments. дальше »

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South Korea’s top court rules exchange-held Bitcoin can be seized

The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices. дальше »

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US DOJ Bitcoin Sales Spark Concern From US Senator

US Senator Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday pushed back after reports that the US Department of Justice moved and likely sold seized Bitcoin that some lawmakers expected to be held as a national asset. Related Reading: Is Venezuela Controlling A $60 Billion Bitcoin Reserve, Or Is It Just A Rumor? According to on-chain tracking and multiple […] дальше »

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US DOJ under fire over alleged $6.3M Bitcoin sale tied to Samourai Wallet case

Crypto community and key administration figures are demanding answers over the DOJ’s handling of seized Bitcoin assets. дальше »

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210 Bitcoin Land On Taiwan’s Balance Sheet After Asset Crackdowns

Taiwan has taken custody of about 210. 45 BTC. According to official responses shared with lawmakers, the coins were seized during criminal probes into fraud, money laundering and other illegal activity. дальше »

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Taiwan weighs Bitcoin reserve role as MoJ holds 210 BTC in seizures

Taiwan’s justice ministry holds seized BTC and stablecoins as lawmakers debate BTC as a reserve asset and regulators advance a strict stablecoin framework. Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice disclosed that it currently holds 210. дальше »

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Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million

Bitcoin Magazine Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice disclosed it holds over 210 bitcoin seized from criminal cases, placing the country among the world’s top government bitcoin holders. дальше »

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Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice unveils over 210 Bitcoin seized in criminal cases

Taiwan's Bitcoin holdings highlight the growing trend of governments accumulating cryptocurrency assets, impacting global financial dynamics. The post Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice unveils over 210 Bitcoin seized in criminal cases appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Zcash is discreetly sitting in US government wallets, creating a bizarre conflict for the regulators attacking privacy

The US government appears to hold a significant amount of Zcash, a privacy-focused digital asset, according to a new analysis by Arkham Intelligence. The position, valued at approximately $1. 5 million, reportedly stems from assets seized during the 2017 takedown of the AlphaBay darknet market. дальше »

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British Columbia seizes $1M in assets tied to QuadrigaCX co-founder

Former QuadrigaCX co-founder Michael Patryn loses $1M in seized gold, cash, and luxury goods after British Columbia invokes unexplained wealth order powers. British Columbia authorities have seized cash, gold and luxury items valued at approximately $1 million tied to QuadrigaCX… дальше »

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Peter Schiff on Bitcoin’s Dip: It’s Just Modern-Day Tulip

Peter Schiff has seized the ongoing market downturn as another opportunity to slam CNBC over its regular coverage of bullish Bitcoin news. дальше »

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