Mar 08, 2023
$1 Billion in Seized Bitcoin Moved to Coinbase
The U.S. Government recently seized over 50,000 Bitcoin (BTC), worth approximately $1 billion, from multiple wallets connected to law enforcement seizures. On March 8, three transfers were made from these wallets, with some of the Bitcoin being transferred to Coinbase.
The Silk Road was an online black market and the first modern darknet market. It was launched in 2011 by its American founder Ross Ulbricht under the pseudonym “Dread Pirate Roberts.” The marketplace was one of the first to accept Bitcoin payments, helping to popularize crypto use. U.S. law enforcement agencies confiscated multiple items from its founder, including hoards of BTC, which have been auctioned from time to time.
The confiscated Bitcoin was consolidated into two wallet addresses. Out of these three transfers, the majority appear to be internal transfers. However, approximately 9,861 BTC was sent to Coinbase. The other two include a 30,000 BTC transfer and a 9,000 BTC transfer.
Popular Bitcoin proponent Tim Draper bought nearly 30,000 BTC in 2014 in one of these auctions. Another auction for 50,000 BTC was held in October 2015, where the U.S. Marshals Service auctioned 21 blocks of 2,000 BTC and one block of 2,341 in an online auction.
The movement of billions worth of BTC from U.S enforcement agency-linked wallets has caused a stir in the crypto world. Many are wondering if the U.S. Government is planning to sell the Bitcoin, which could put significant selling pressure on the market.
The web3 space is abuzz with speculation about the transfer of the BTC and the potential implications for the crypto market. With the rise of NFTs, many people are looking to crypto as a way to promote their businesses and sell NFTs.
NFTs are digital assets that are stored on the blockchain and can be used to represent ownership of digital items such as artwork, music, videos, and other digital assets. With the rise of NFTs, many businesses are looking to crypto as a way to promote their businesses and sell NFTs.
In order to make the most of NFTs, businesses are turning to NFT marketing agencies for help. These agencies specialize in helping businesses promote their NFTs and increase their visibility. They help businesses create effective NFT marketing campaigns, such as using Twitter to promote NFTs.
The success of NFTs and the potential implications of the recent BTC transfer have many people wondering what the future holds for the crypto market. As the web3 space continues to evolve, it is likely that more businesses will turn to crypto as a way to promote their businesses and sell NFTs.
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