The U.S. Department of Justice is under scrutiny following the transfer of 57.55 BTC linked to the Samourai Wallet case into Coinbase Prime. This movement has raised questions about whether the DOJ sold the Bitcoin, despite Executive Order 14233, signed by President Donald Trump, which mandates that "Government BTC" in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve should not be sold. Public blockchain data shows the BTC was moved into Coinbase Prime infrastructure, but no sale has been confirmed.
The Bitcoin in question was forfeited under a plea agreement involving Samourai Wallet co-founders. The U.S. Marshals Service reportedly handled the asset transfer in November 2025. While blockchain data indicates internal movements within Coinbase, it does not confirm an external sale. Senator Cynthia Lummis has criticized the potential sale, emphasizing the importance of adding seized Bitcoin to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues its recovery, trading near $91,837, with large holders increasing their positions.
U.S. DOJ Faces Scrutiny Over 57.55 BTC Transfer Amid Trump Executive Order
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