Silk Road–Linked Bitcoin Worth $300M Moved by U.S. Government: On-Chain Data
The U.S. government previously sold 9,861 bitcoin for $216 million in March.
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Jul 12, 2023 at 2:28 p.m. UTC
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Chainalysis Courts US Government With New 'Solutions' Subsidiary
The largest crypto-tracing firm is spinning up “Government Solutions” for agencies.
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Jul 27, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2022
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US Senate Passes $3.5T Budget Plan
Senators voted along party lines to support a blueprint for President Joe Biden's agenda.
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Aug 11, 2021 at 8:41 a.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2021
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US Government to Auction Off Seized Litecoin Alongside Bitcoin
Uncle Sam is now selling litecoins it obtained for tax nonpayment.
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Jun 18, 2021 at 7:16 p.m. UTC
Jun 18, 2021
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What a New Era of Big Government Could Mean for Bitcoin
Does the Biden budget signal a new era of deeper government involvement in American’s lives?
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Jun 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2021
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US Government Sees 'Cryptocurrency Spring Fever' as Great Time to Auction Bitcoin
The GSA's next BTC auction could fetch more than $300K, generating even more excitement among cryptocurrency investors.
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Mar 25, 2021 at 4:23 p.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2021
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US Lawmakers to Examine Crypto's Role in Domestic Terrorism Funding
Witnesses will likely suggest giving FinCEN better tools to watch for illicit financing methods.
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Feb 25, 2021 at 2:08 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2021
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Western Union Suspends US Dollar Transfers to Cuba
The move follows the latest sanction from the Trump administration.
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Nov 17, 2020 at 10:45 a.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2020
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Crypto Impact Unclear After Joe Biden Unseats Donald Trump as Next US President
Joe Biden’s picks to head key regulatory agencies could redefine cryptocurrency policy in the coming years. Exactly how remains an open question.
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Nov 7, 2020 at 4:27 p.m. UTC
Nov 7, 2020
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US Seized More Than $1B in Silk Road–Linked Bitcoins, Seeks Forfeiture
The seizure on Tuesday, tied to the Silk Road marketplace, is reported to be the largest the U.S. has ever done.
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Nov 5, 2020 at 4:46 p.m. UTC
Nov 5, 2020