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US Govt Selling Crypto Worth Millions Seized from Bitfinex Hacker?
In a shocking turn of events, a US Government wallet was recently reported to be compromised, sending shockwaves throughout the crypto market. According to on-chain data, the US Govt wallet shifted or sold nearly $20 million worth of crypto assets, including ETH, USDT, USDC, and aUSDC, to another address.
Some market enthusiasts are speculating that these selloffs may be part of the American government’s strategy amid the United States v. Lichtenstein lawsuit. The lawsuit, which involves Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the huge $6 billion hack of Bitfinex, has raised concerns about the US government’s stance on cryptocurrencies and its willingness to take action against wrongdoers.
Is the US Govt Selling Crypto Related to the Bitfinex Hack?
A report by Arkham Intelligence on October 25 revealed that the US Government-linked address 0xc9E had been compromised, with $20 million in USDC, USDT, aUSDC, and ETH being moved to another address 0x348. Interestingly, the funds moved to 0x348 were subsequently sold. According to Lookonchain data, 148 ETH was sold to Binance, one of the top crypto exchanges.
It’s worth noting that the funds moved from the US Govt wallet address 0xc9E were received from 9 other seizure addresses, including 0xE2F, which was listed in court documents regarding the Bitfinex hack funds seizure. This raises questions about the connection between the US government’s actions and the recent Bitfinex hack.
United States v. Lichtenstein Lawsuit Developments Add Speculations
The United States v. Lichtenstein lawsuit has seen Ilya Lichtenstein facing increased scrutiny from regulators, with US prosecutors seeking a minimum 5-year prison sentence in the wake of the Bitfinex exchange hack, one of the largest crypto hacks in history.
The US government’s potential compromise amidst these latest developments has sparked further speculations, solidifying sentiments of selling crypto by the entity itself. According to Arkham’s post, the attacker used a money laundering service to process the selloff.
Conclusion
The recent events surrounding the US government’s compromised wallet and the selloff of crypto assets have left many wondering about the connection between these actions and the Bitfinex hack. While the US government has not made any official statements, some speculate that these moves may be part of their strategy to take action against wrongdoers in the crypto space.
FAQs
Q: What is the United States v. Lichtenstein lawsuit?
A: The United States v. Lichtenstein lawsuit is a legal case in which Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the Bitfinex hack, is facing charges related to the hack.
Q: What is a money laundering service?
A: A money laundering service is a service that facilitates the processing of funds, often for illegal or illicit activities.
Q: How much was sold in the selloff?
A: According to on-chain data, $20 million worth of crypto assets were sold.
Q: Who is involved in the lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit involves Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the Bitfinex hack, and the US government.
Note: The information provided in this article is for general purposes only and should not be considered as personalized investment or financial advice.
