CryptoMedium•7 October 2026•
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US Government Wallets Transfer 833.6 BTC Worth $71 Million
Key Facts
1US government-associated wallets transferred 833.6 bitcoins valued at over $71 million on October 6.
2The funds relate to assets seized in the Bitfinex and HashFlare cases, marking the first movement in six weeks.
US government-associated wallets transferred 833.6 bitcoins valued at over $71 million on October 6, 2026. Cointribune reported that the funds relate to assets seized in the Bitfinex and HashFlare cases, marking the first movement of these specific holdings in six weeks.
The transactions involve assets from the Bitfinex hack and the HashFlare fraud case, with activity detected on the blockchain following a period of inactivity since August 26, 2026. While large government transfers often precede institutional auctions or liquidations, no data has confirmed an immediate sale or deposit into exchange addresses.