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Governments shift from auctions to trading platforms for selling seized Bitcoin

June 24, 2024, 12:25 AM
Governments shift from auctions to trading platforms for selling seized BitcoinGerman authorities recently moved $468 million worth of Bitcoin, sending some to cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken. According to an X post by Bitcoin.com which cited data from Arkham, governments are shifting from auctioning seized crypto to dealing directly with established platforms. Germany still holds 47,179 BTC ($3 billion), while the UK has 61,245 BTC ($3.9 billion). The U.S. government possesses 217,486 BTC ($13.9 billion).

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