Nearly $1 Billion in Bitcoin Seized from Bitfinex Hack Suddenly Moved Out of Government Wallets
• Nearly $1 billion in bitcoin seized by U.S. government from Bitfinex hacker has suddenly been transferred out of wallets tied to the case.
• Two crypto wallets tagged as holding seized funds related to Bitfinex hack transferred nearly $1 billion bitcoin to unknown addresses.
• First wallet transferred 1 BTC, then about half hour later remaining 2,817 BTC sent, emptying wallet, totaling $173 million.
• Second wallet with 12,300 BTC transferred 0.01 BTC, then remaining BTC sent to unidentified address, totaling $750 million.
• Motive for transfers unclear; U.S. Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.