US government moves $1.01 billion in Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet
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Title	US government moves $1.01 billion in Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet	metadata
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Published Date	2026-10-08T17:46:51.864Z	metadata
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Content	The U.S. government moved about $1.01 billion in Bitcoin linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack from a wallet associated with the seized funds. The transfer signals movement of government-controlled assets, but does not by itself indicate a sale or change in custody. Any eventual liquidation could add selling pressure; until then, the market impact is uncertain....	content
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US government moves $1.01 billion in Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet

Oct 8, 2026

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The U.S. government moved about $1.01 billion in Bitcoin linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack from a wallet associated with the seized funds. The transfer signals movement of government-controlled assets, but does not by itself indicate a sale or change in custody. Any eventual liquidation could add selling pressure; until then, the market impact is uncertain.

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