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$20 Million Vanishes from US Government Crypto Wallet: What We Know So Far
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Millions in Crypto Stolen from US Government Wallet Linked to 2016 Bitfinex Hack
A series of suspicious crypto transfers have raised alarms among blockchain analysts, who now believe over $20 million in digital assets, including Ethereum (ETH) and stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), may have been stolen from a US government-controlled wallet.
The wallet in question is tied to the notorious 2016 Bitfinex hack, in which over $3.6 billion was originally stolen from the crypto exchange.
The activity was first detected on 24 October 2024, when Arkham Intelligence flagged the sudden movement of these funds.
The wallet, which had been dormant for over eight months, unexpectedly transferred $1.25 million in USDT and $5.5 million in USDC from Aave, a decentralised finance (DeFi) platform.
Shortly after, an additional $13.7 million in aUSDC—an interest-bearing version of USDC held within Aave—was moved, along with $446,000 worth of Ethereum.
Is a Hacker Behind These Suspicious Transfers?
ZachXBT, a well-known blockchain sleuth, hinted at a possible theft, referring to the transfers as “nefarious” in nature.
Speculation about the nature of these transactions intensified after it was discovered that some of the stolen crypto had been funnelled to newly created wallets.
Source: Investigations by ZachXBT Telegram group
Approximately $320,000 in Ethereum was reportedly sent to various exchanges, while smaller amounts, roughly $80,000, were distributed across multiple wallets.
“This is quite concerning,” ZachXBT remarked, reflecting widespread worries in the blockchain community.
Many believe these transactions are linked to a hacker or group of hackers, potentially the same individuals behind the original Bitfinex breach.
Bitfinex Hack and the Government's Seized Crypto
The wallet under scrutiny contains funds seized by US authorities during their investigation into the 2016 Bitfinex hack.
In that attack, cybercriminals, later identified as Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan (also known as rapper "Razzlekhan"), stole nearly $8 billion in Bitcoin from the exchange.
Though a portion of the stolen assets was recovered and placed in government-controlled wallets, the sudden transfer of millions now suggests some of these funds might have slipped back into criminal hands.
Arkham Intelligence confirmed that the seized assets originated from one of the wallets mentioned in the Bitfinex court case documents, casting further doubt on the security of these government-held crypto assets.
The transactions involving these wallets, particularly the use of DeFi platforms like Aave, have baffled analysts, raising concerns about the government’s handling of seized cryptocurrency.
Where Did the Funds Go?
After the initial transfers, the stolen assets began moving rapidly.
Arkham Intelligence noted that the newly created wallet, identified as "0x348", started converting the funds into Ethereum.
Analysts believe this wallet is already engaged in laundering the stolen crypto through addresses connected to known money-laundering services.
The Department of Justice has so far remained silent on the issue, leaving blockchain experts and analysts speculating about the potential fallout from this high-profile breach.
As the situation continues to unfold, questions linger over how these funds were so easily accessed and what the broader implications could be for government-held digital assets.
Could This Be a New Wave of Crypto Thefts?
This latest incident has sparked fears of a new trend in crypto thefts, particularly those involving government-held wallets.
While investigators are still piecing together the details, the incident has highlighted vulnerabilities in how the US government stores and manages confiscated digital assets.
The fact that such a significant sum—over $20 million—could move undetected for so long before it was flagged raises doubts about the efficiency of current security measures.
With no official comment from authorities as of yet, the investigation continues, and all eyes remain on the blockchain as analysts work to trace the stolen funds.
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