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How Feds' Seizure Of Bitcoin Has Led To A Massive Rally In This Cryptocurrency

Unus Sed Leo (LEO) skyrocketed by 54% Tuesday night as federal authorities seized a hoard of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) connected to a 2016 hack of the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange.

Benzinga · Feb 9, 2022

Department Of Justice Seizes $4.5B Of Bitcoin, Price Slumps

The U.S. Department of Justice seized $4.5 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen during 2016's hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex in the largest financial seizure ever executed by the department.

Benzinga · Feb 8, 2022

DOJ seizes $3.6 billion in Bitcoin stolen in Bitfinex hack

WASHINGTON — The U.S. seized about $3.6 billion in Bitcoin stolen during a 2016 hack of the Bitfinex currency exchange — the largest financial seizure ever — and arrested two people, the Department of Justice said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2022