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US Government Moves 12,267 Bitcoin (BTC) Out of Bitfinex Hack Wallet

COINOTAG·October 8, 2026·1 min read
US Government Moves 12,267 Bitcoin (BTC) Out of Bitfinex Hack Wallet

Wallets linked to the U.S. government moved 12,267 Bitcoin (BTC), worth about $1.01 billion, to new, unlabeled addresses on Thursday, on-chain data shows. The transfer originated from the Bitfinex hack wallet, potentially signaling upcoming sale or custody changes, and could impact market sentiment.

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