# Пов'язані статті щодо Forfeiture

Центр новин HTX надає останні статті та поглиблений аналіз на тему "Forfeiture", що охоплює ринкові тренди, оновлення проєктів, технологічні розробки та регуляторну політику в криптоіндустрії.

Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $250M crypto fraud case, agrees to forfeit luxury assets

The CEO of crypto investment firm Goliath Ventures, Christopher Alexander Delgado, pleaded guilty on June 30 to federal fraud and money laundering charges. He admitted his role in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that caused at least $250 million in investor losses. Prosecutors said the scheme, which operated from at least January 2023 through January 2026, raised at least $400 million by promising investors returns from cryptocurrency liquidity pools. Instead, funds were used to pay earlier investors and finance executives' lavish spending. Delgado faces up to 20 years in prison for each fraud count, with sentencing scheduled for October. As part of his plea, he agreed to forfeit numerous luxury assets allegedly purchased with fraud proceeds, including real estate, luxury vehicles, watches, jewelry, and cryptocurrency holdings such as Ethereum and USDC.

ambcrypto16 год тому

Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $250M crypto fraud case, agrees to forfeit luxury assets

ambcrypto16 год тому

$1 Billion in Iranian Cryptocurrency Seized by the U.S., Could It Be Added to the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets. The critical unanswered questions are the specific assets seized (e.g., Bitcoin vs. stablecoins like USDT) and their precise legal status (frozen vs. formally forfeited). According to a 2025 executive order, only Bitcoin that has undergone complete judicial forfeiture can be placed into a permanent, non-saleable Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Other forfeited digital assets go to a separate US Digital Asset Reserve. Currently, only $344 million in USDT frozen by Tether is publicly confirmed. The remaining $656 million in assets lack public details. The assets' final disposition hinges on three factors: 1) Asset type, 2) Completion of the forfeiture process, and 3) Whether funds are used for victim restitution, law enforcement costs, or other exemptions before treasury transfer. Without confirmed forfeiture of Bitcoin, the seizure may primarily demonstrate stable币 regulatory compliance rather than augmenting the US Bitcoin reserve.

marsbit06/02 01:06

$1 Billion in Iranian Cryptocurrency Seized by the U.S., Could It Be Added to the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?

marsbit06/02 01:06

US Moves to Seize $3.44M USDT Tied to Crypto Investment Scam

U.S. federal prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture action to seize approximately $3.44 million in USDT linked to an online cryptocurrency investment scam. The scheme targeted victims across multiple states by establishing trust through mistaken text or encrypted app messages before promoting a fake Ethereum investment opportunity backed by physical gold. Victims were instructed to send ETH to scam-controlled wallets, where funds were converted to USDT and moved through intermediary addresses. The investigation began in late 2024 after reports from four victims. Authorities seized the USDT in early 2025 and are seeking permanent forfeiture. This case is part of broader efforts to recover crypto assets, including recent actions against romance scams.

TheNewsCrypto03/11 12:44

US Moves to Seize $3.44M USDT Tied to Crypto Investment Scam

TheNewsCrypto03/11 12:44

U.S. Scam Center Strike Force seizes $580m in crypto in just three months

U.S. authorities, through the Scam Center Strike Force, have seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency in under three months. This multi-agency initiative targets large-scale crypto fraud and "pig-butchering" scams linked to Chinese criminal groups in Southeast Asia. The operation reflects an aggressive shift toward intercepting illicit funds before they are laundered. Officials estimate such scams cost Americans nearly $10 billion annually. The U.S. government's crypto holdings, largely in Bitcoin, now exceed $21.5 billion. A key goal is returning seized funds to victims, signaling that improved blockchain transparency and inter-agency coordination are making crypto less viable for fraud.

ambcrypto02/27 18:07

U.S. Scam Center Strike Force seizes $580m in crypto in just three months

ambcrypto02/27 18:07

Inside the Helix Bust: US DOJ Takes Control of $400 Million Linked to Darknet Crypto Crimes

The U.S. Department of Justice has seized over $400 million in assets linked to Helix, a major Bitcoin mixing service used by darknet criminals. The assets include cryptocurrencies, real estate, and funds forfeited by Larry Dean Harmon, the Ohio-based founder of Helix, who pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy and was sentenced to 36 months in prison. Operating from 2014 to 2017, Helix processed over 354,000 Bitcoin (worth approximately $311 million at the time) to obscure transactions for darknet market vendors involved in narcotics, fraud, and other illegal activities. The case, finalized in January 2026, highlights advancements in blockchain tracing and international cooperation in combating crypto-enabled crime networks.

ccn.com01/30 09:36

Inside the Helix Bust: US DOJ Takes Control of $400 Million Linked to Darknet Crypto Crimes

ccn.com01/30 09:36

US Prosecutors Drop Retrial in OpenSea Insider Trading Case

US prosecutors have dropped their case against Nathaniel Chastain, a former OpenSea employee, following an appeals court reversal of his 2023 conviction for wire fraud and money laundering. The court ruled that the non-public information he used to trade featured NFTs did not constitute “property” under federal fraud statutes. Chastain had already served part of his sentence, including prison time, and agreed to forfeit approximately $47,000 in Ethereum. The dismissal, expected next month, marks a significant legal outcome regarding the application of insider trading laws to NFTs and digital assets.

TheNewsCrypto01/23 08:30

US Prosecutors Drop Retrial in OpenSea Insider Trading Case

TheNewsCrypto01/23 08:30

US Official Says Seized Bitcoin From Samourai Case Was Not Sold

A senior White House advisor confirmed that the 57.55 BTC (worth approximately $6.3 million) seized in the Samourai Wallet case has not been sold by the U.S. government. The Bitcoin will instead be held in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, as directed by Executive Order 14233 signed by President Trump in March 2025. The clarification came after blockchain analysts observed a transfer to a Coinbase Prime address, sparking speculation about a potential sale. The Department of Justice stated the transfer was an internal custody procedure and not a liquidation. The case involved Samourai Wallet developers who pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting service and money laundering. The policy to hold rather than auction seized Bitcoin aims to prevent market volatility, though opinions remain divided on the long-term implications of the government's crypto reserve strategy.

bitcoinist01/17 19:32

US Official Says Seized Bitcoin From Samourai Case Was Not Sold

bitcoinist01/17 19:32

U.S. government confirms it did not sell Bitcoin seized from Samourai Wallet

The U.S. government has not sold the Bitcoin seized from Samourai Wallet, according to a confirmation from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The statement refutes earlier claims that the assets were liquidated, which would have violated Executive Order 14233 requiring forfeited Bitcoin to be retained. The DOJ clarified that the Bitcoin remains on the government’s balance sheet as part of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. On-chain data from Arkham supports this, showing no significant outflows from known U.S. government wallets. The confusion stemmed from historical precedent where seized Bitcoin was auctioned, but current policy under the executive order mandates holding such assets. The U.S. government continues to hold over 328,000 BTC, valued at more than $31 billion.

ambcrypto01/16 21:44

U.S. government confirms it did not sell Bitcoin seized from Samourai Wallet

ambcrypto01/16 21:44

23,000 Bitcoin In Limbo As China Detains Scam Boss Chen Zhi

Cambodia has extradited Chen Zhi, an alleged kingpin of a major "pig-butchering" scam network, to China. This raises a significant question for the market and law enforcement regarding the fate of the Bitcoin still linked to him. According to Alex Thorn of Galaxy Digital, over 23,000 BTC (valued at more than $2 billion) associated with Chen remain in limbo. This is separate from the 127,000 BTC previously seized by US authorities. Thorn notes that none of the 23,191 BTC has moved since Chen's arrest. A jurisdictional dilemma now exists, as the US holds an indictment for Chen, but China is now holding him, making it unclear which government, if any, will be able to seize the remaining Bitcoin.

bitcoinist01/08 18:06

23,000 Bitcoin In Limbo As China Detains Scam Boss Chen Zhi

bitcoinist01/08 18:06

US Marshals Deny Selling 57.5 Bitcoin After Court Doc, On-Chain Buzz

The US Marshals Service (USMS) has denied selling 57.5 Bitcoin that were reportedly liquidated, contradicting claims from crypto media and on-chain analysts. The controversy arose after court documents and blockchain movements suggested the BTC, linked to the Samourai Wallet case, was transferred to Coinbase Prime—often interpreted as a sale signal. The alleged sale appeared to conflict with Executive Order 14233, which mandates that forfeited Bitcoin be preserved in a Strategic BTC Reserve. Senator Cynthia Lummis expressed concern over the report, questioning why the government would sell while other nations accumulate Bitcoin. The USMS stated it follows a multi-level approval process for liquidations and confirmed no such sale occurred, criticizing media outlets for not fact-checking. The confusion stemmed from an Asset Liquidation Agreement and on-chain activity that alone could not definitively prove a sale.

bitcoinist01/08 16:18

US Marshals Deny Selling 57.5 Bitcoin After Court Doc, On-Chain Buzz

bitcoinist01/08 16:18

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