The US government just seized 127,195 Bitcoins tied to Chen Zhi's "pig-killing" scam.
This brings the US government's total Bitcoin holdings to an all-time high.
Bitcoin Details in US Government Wallets 🧵
The Bitcoin seized by Chen Zhi alone is worth approximately $13.2 billion at current prices.
At Bitcoin's peak, it was worth approximately $15.5 billion.
This makes the US government one of the largest known Bitcoin holders, holding 316,760 Bitcoins, currently valued at approximately $35.9 billion.
Here's a breakdown by major seizures:
- Chen Zhi: 127,195.65 BTC
- Bitfinex Hack: 106,910.50 BTC
- Silk Road: 81,988.37 BTC
- Potapenko/Turokin: 667.62 BTC
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