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U.S. government Bitcoin custody sees 17,733 BTC move to Coinbase Prime

The Cryptonomist·October 13, 2026·1 min read
U.S. government Bitcoin custody sees 17,733 BTC move to Coinbase Prime

U.S. government-linked wallets transferred approximately 17,733 BTC to Coinbase Prime in early October 2026, including assets tied to the Bitfinex hack. K33 Research reported the movement, which also showed a decline in Bitcoin held in labeled government wallets. The transfer highlights ongoing government handling of seized crypto assets.

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