DOJ Bitcoin Forfeiture: White House Advisor Cites Trump Order
A White House advisor stated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) did not sell Bitcoin forfeited from the Samourai case because doing so would have violated Executive Order 14233. According to reports, the order, issued by President Donald Trump, mandates that any Bitcoin obtained through criminal or civil forfeiture "shall not be sold." The development highlights the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency assets seized by government entities.
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