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 government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service

The arrest highlights vulnerabilities in government asset management and underscores the need for enhanced security measures in handling digital assets. The post US government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.S. Contractor Arrested In Caribbean Over $46 Million Crypto Theft From U.S. Marshals

A U. S. government contractor accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from the U. S. government has been arrested in the Caribbean following a coordinated international law enforcement operation. 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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Bitcoin absorbs U.S. government transfer and Middle East FUD – Details

Market volatility continues to test investors’ patience. In an environment like this, even a single FUD-driven catalyst can spark a panic reaction. This is especially critical for Bitcoin [BTThe post Bitcoin absorbs U. 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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US government moves Bitcoin in possible test transfers

The US government's Bitcoin movements suggest a shift towards strategic digital asset management, potentially impacting global crypto markets. The post US government moves Bitcoin in possible test transfers appeared first on Crypto Briefing. 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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U.S. Agencies Reportedly Raised Concerns about Elon Musk’s Grok AI

US government agencies including NSA and GSA have raised security, privacy, and oversight concerns over Elon Musk’s Grok AI amid defense adoption. дальше »

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Iran crisis puts the regime's $7.8 billion crypto shadow economy in spotlight

The government relies on this crypto infrastructure for international trade, while ordinary Iranians use it as a financial lifeline during protests and economic crises. дальше »

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OpenAI wins defense contract hours after government ditches Anthropic

OpenAI will deploy its AI models on Pentagon classified networks after the US government ordered agencies to stop using rival Anthropic over national security concerns. 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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US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could lose 30% in one ruling as Bitfinex battle intensifies

The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could lose nearly 30% of its holdings in a single legal move, even if the government does not sell a single coin. Last year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. дальше »

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Hong Kong expands crypto licensing, stablecoin regime in 2026-27 budget

Hong Kong will introduce sweeping reforms to strengthen its position as a global digital asset hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in his 2026-27 Budget speech, outlining new licensing rules, stablecoin approvals and tokenization initiatives. The government will table a… дальше »

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft The U. S. Treasury sanctioned a Russian network for buying stolen government cyber tools with crypto and reselling them, the first action under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act. дальше »

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Crypto depegs are back — and Binance’s $4.5B USD1 supply chokepoint is setting up another liquidity shock

World Liberty Financial's stablecoin slipped to $0. 994 on Feb. 23, a 0. 6% deviation that lasted minutes before recovering. For a token backed one-to-one by dollars and government money market funds, with over $5 billion in circulation and the fifth-largest market share among stablecoins, the wobble wasn't supposed to happen. дальше »

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Stablecoin depegs are back — and Binance’s $4.5B USD1 supply chokepoint is setting up the next liquidity shock

World Liberty Financial's stablecoin slipped to $0. 994 on Feb. 23, a 0. 6% deviation that lasted minutes before recovering. For a token backed one-to-one by dollars and government money market funds, with over $5 billion in circulation and the fifth-largest market share among stablecoins, the wobble wasn't supposed to happen. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury may boost T-Bill issuance as stablecoins eye $2 trillion market cap: StanChart

The bank said stablecoins may generate up to $1 trillion in fresh Treasury bill demand by 2028, allowing the government to ramp up issuance and suspend 30-year bond auctions. дальше »

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Arkham reveals UAE built massive Bitcoin reserve through state mining

The United Arab Emirates has quietly built one of the world’s largest sovereign Bitcoin reserves by mining the asset domestically rather than buying it. Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reported that wallets linked to UAE government entities hold around 6,300 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $700 million. дальше »

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Hackers return stolen Bitcoin to South Korean prosecutors

South Korean prosecutors have regained control of more than 320 Bitcoin that had disappeared from government custody last year. The unidentified hacker returned the stolen cryptocurrency to an official wallet this week, as reported by The Chosun Daily. дальше »

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Abu Dhabi Government Funds Reportedly Purchase $1 Billion in Bitcoin

Abu Dhabi Government Funds Buy $1B in Bitcoin

The post Abu Dhabi Government Funds Reportedly Purchase $1 Billion in Bitcoin appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Warren urges Fed, Treasury not to ‘bail out’ crypto amid Trump-linked firm concerns

Senator Elizabeth Warren said it was “deeply unclear” if the US government has plans to intervene in the current Bitcoin selloff. дальше »

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El Salvador bets on $100m tokenized SME equity via Stakiny

LatAm splits: El Salvador tokenizes SMEs, Brazil eyes BTC reserves, Argentina curbs wallet wages. Three Latin American countries have adopted contrasting approaches to cryptocurrency regulation and adoption in recent months, according to legislative and government actions across the region. Latin… дальше »

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Bitcoin under pressure as U.S. locks away 328,372 BTC – Details

As many retail investors begin to lose confidence, the United States Government is drawing attention for its massive Bitcoin holdings. As of the 17th February, Bitcoin has fallen 1. 4% in the past 2The post Bitcoin under pressure as U. дальше »

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Bitcoin price prediction as U.S. Government Shutdown risk shakes markets

Bitcoin price held steady on Saturday, reaching a high of $70,000 for the first time in days, even as a partial government shutdown started in the United States.  Bitcoin (BTC) rose to $70,000, up substantially from the year-to-date low of… дальше »

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XRP Might Be Biggest Beneficiary as SBI Holdings Gets Ministerial Support

SBI Holdings has secured government support, a move that might trigger XRP adoption. дальше »

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Is Bitcoin the Biggest Lie in Crypto? How BTC’s Reality Differs From Early Promises

Bitcoin built its reputation on a simple promise. Early narratives described BTC as private, independent, and resistant to government control. That vision shaped how millions understood digital money. дальше »

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Ether holds $2K, but will $242M spot ETH ETF outflow reignite price downside?

Ether holds $2,000, but may remain under pressure as traders watch corporate earnings, US government debt and growing global tensions. дальше »

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Bitcoin spikes 6% on softer US inflation but government data has holes that haven’t been fixed

At 8:30 a. m. in New York, the world paused for the January U. S. inflation data, and it landed with a soft thud. Headline CPI printed +2. 4% year over year, a shade under the +2. 5% estimate that had been floating around ahead of the release. дальше »

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Bhutan Extends Weekly Bitcoin Sales

The Royal Government of Bhutan has offloaded another $6. 7 million worth of Bitcoin, marking its third consecutive week of sales and reinforcing a pattern that analysts say reflects careful liquidity planning rather than a change in long-term conviction. дальше »

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UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot

The UK appointed HSBC Orion for its DIGIT pilot to explore blockchain bonds, aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs and boost security. дальше »

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UK moves toward blockchain gilt issuance with HSBC digital bond pilot

Britain is preparing to test blockchain technology in its sovereign debt market, appointing HSBC and law firm Ashurst to lead a digital gilt pilot expected later this year. The move puts the UK on course to become the first G7 nation to issue government bonds on a blockchain network. дальше »

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Thailand recognizes cryptocurrencies under the Derivatives Trading Act

Thailand has officially recognized cryptocurrencies as an underlying asset under the Derivatives Trading Act. According to a Bangkok Post report, the Thai government approved the Finance Ministry’s proposal to allow cryptocurrencies to be used as the foundation for regulated futures… дальше »

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Bitcoin price is sliding today because the government admitted nearly 1 million jobs from last year never existed

At 8:30 a. m. Eastern, the U. S. labor market handed traders a breaking story with two timelines, one for today, one for last year. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 130,000 in January, unemployment held at 4. дальше »

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Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says

The government will continue to support a local crypto/Web3 agenda, Chief Executive John KC Lee said at Consensus. дальше »

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China Bitcoin legalization is priced at 5% but Beijing’s February 2026 Ban 2.0 made one detail brutal

Polymarket traders are pricing the prospect of China legalizing onshore Bitcoin purchases at roughly 5%. At first glance, the number appears dismissive. Still, it raises the question of whether the Chinese government will explicitly permit citizens to convert renminbi into Bitcoin within mainland China by the end of 2026. дальше »

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Jim Cramer faces backlash over Bitcoin claims as market spins downward

Can the government legally buy Bitcoin with public funds? Current holdings come only from criminal seizures, and wallets have remained unchanged дальше »

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What should you expect from 10 February's White House stablecoin meeting?

Inside the White House, a high-pressure struggle is reaching a turning point as government officials, Wall Street leaders, and crypto founders meet on 10 February to resolve the long-running deadlock The post What should you expect from 10 February's White House stablecoin meeting? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Why is the crypto market down today? (Feb. 10)

The crypto market cap fell 2% on Tuesday as fears of an impending U.S. government shutdown continued to rattle investors. Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest crypto asset, saw-sawed between the $68,400 to $71,000 range before settling at $69,400 at press… дальше »

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Why Bitcoin faces a brutal liquidity trap because China’s $298B of US Treasuries are up for sale

China’s gradual retreat from US government debt is evolving from a quiet background trend into an explicit risk-management signal, and Bitcoin traders are watching the market for the next domino. The immediate trigger for this renewed anxiety came on Feb. дальше »

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U.S. government isn't poised to sweep in with bitcoin buys, despite Jim Cramer rumor

President Donald Trump did order a bitcoin reserve, but it doesn't yet exist, even as the CNBC host says the feds will start filling it when bitcoin hits $60,000. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury confirms it has no authority to bail out Bitcoin as BTC slumps

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers this week that the federal government lacks the legal authority to bail out Bitcoin or direct banks to purchase cryptocurrencies. His remarks emphasized the limits of government intervention as digital assets face renewed… дальше »

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U.S. Treasury: U.S. Government Cannot Deploy Taxpayer Funds to ‘Bail Out’ Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Treasury: U. S. Government Cannot Deploy Taxpayer Funds to ‘Bail Out’ Bitcoin As Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday morning, Rep. дальше »

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Will crypto market recover as Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown?

The crypto market showed early signs of stability on Feb. 4 after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a funding bill that brought a short-lived government shutdown to an end. The move reduced immediate political uncertainty, which had unsettledfinancial markets in… дальше »

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Crypto Isn’t Broken, It’s A US Liquidity Squeeze, Says Raoul Pal

Raoul Pal is pushing back on the idea that crypto’s current drawdown signals a broken market cycle, arguing instead that bitcoin and high-beta risk are being hit by a temporary US liquidity air pocket tied to Treasury cash management and government shutdown dynamics. дальше »

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U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer The U. S. government has finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and property linked to Helix, a major darknet bitcoin mixer, following the conviction of its operator, Larry Dean Harmon. дальше »

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SEC pauses ETFs and key crypto decisions ahead of another government shutdown

As of the 31st of January 2026, U.S. financial regulation has slowed almost to a stop. This is because the government has failed to pass a budget, forcing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEThe post SEC pauses ETFs and key crypto decisions ahead of another government shutdown appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Here’s why Bitcoin price is crashing today (Jan. 31)

Bitcoin price continued its strong downward trend as ETF outflows accelerated, geopolitical risks rose, and the government shutdown continued. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below the key support level at $81,000 and hit its lowest level since October last year. It has… дальше »

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Bitcoin drops to $81K, wiping out over $380M in longs as US government enters partial shutdown

Market volatility and macroeconomic factors are intensifying investor caution, impacting institutional sentiment and leading to significant outflows. The post Bitcoin drops to $81K, wiping out over $380M in longs as US government enters partial shutdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Polymarket, Kalshi contract limits demonstrated in latest U.S. government shutdown fight

The U.S. government is likely to shut down Saturday morning until the House votes on a funding package, raising the importance of specificity in prediction market bets. дальше »

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