News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Thu, Oct 8, 2026 12:00 PM
US Seizes $770M Bitcoin, Transfers 9,261 BTC to Coinbase Prime
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The U.S. Treasury moved 9,261 BTC, including 2,456 newly seized, to Coinbase Prime, totaling about $770 million.
The U.S. Treasury has transferred 9,261 bitcoins to Coinbase Prime, a move that consolidates a significant portion of the nation's seized crypto assets.
Details of the Transfer
Of the total, 2,456 bitcoins are newly discovered funds linked to federal law‑enforcement seizures, expanding the Treasury’s inventory of confiscated crypto.
The combined value of the transferred coins is roughly $770 million, underscoring the scale of the government’s digital‑asset seizures.
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Market impact
The movement of a large Bitcoin cache to a regulated exchange could influence market liquidity and price dynamics. Traders may monitor Coinbase Prime for potential price volatility as the newly seized coins enter the market. The transfer may also signal increased regulatory scrutiny of digital asset seizures.
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