US government moves $770M of seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime

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What happened

The US government moved 9,261 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, including 2,456 BTC in newly discovered funds pointing to federal law enforcement seizures.

Key facts

  • The US government moved 9,261 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, including 2,456 BTC in newly discovered funds pointing to federal law enforcement seizures.
  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:03:36 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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  3. Bitcoin mined for pennies in 2010 moves after 16 years, now worth $8.5 million

  4. US Government Shifts $770M in Bitcoin as Mystery Wallets Emerge

  5. Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks

  6. Sui’s Hashi to launch with $500M in Bitcoin finance commitments

  7. Bitcoin Price Holds Above $82K Despite Mounting Bearish Pressure

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