{"id":335255,"date":"2024-07-02T00:32:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T19:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/?p=335255"},"modified":"2024-07-02T00:32:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T19:02:48","slug":"governments-move-over-us100-mln-in-crypto-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/governments-move-over-us100-mln-in-crypto-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Governments move over US$100 mln in crypto &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The German and U.S. governments have transferred over US$100 million in cryptocurrency. <\/p>\n<p>On July 1, the German government moved 1,500 Bitcoin (BTC), worth approximately US$95 million, with some of these funds being sent to major cryptocurrency exchanges. <\/p>\n<p>Concurrently, the U.S. government moved 3,375 Ethereum (ETH), valued at around US$12 million, to an undisclosed wallet. <\/p>\n<p>These transactions occur amidst the crypto community\u2019s anticipation of a market rebound in July, following historical patterns of recovery after June\u2019s downturns.<\/p>\n<p>The German government\u2019s transaction involved transferring 400 BTC to exchanges such as Bitstamp, Coinbase, and Kraken, which may suggest plans to liquidate these assets. <\/p>\n<p>Over the last two weeks, Germany has transferred 2,700 BTC to various exchanges.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these transactions, Germany maintains a substantial reserve of 44,692 BTC, estimated to be worth around US$2.8 billion. <\/p>\n<p>The U.S. government\u2019s Ethereum transfer reportedly originates from assets previously confiscated from Estonian crypto entrepreneurs Potapenko and Turogin, marking a significant change in the management of these funds. <\/p>\n<p>The U.S. still holds 49,320 ETH, with an estimated value of US$172 million.<\/p>\n<p>Further complicating market dynamics is the anticipated commencement of repayments in the Mt. 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On July 1, the German government moved 1,500 Bitcoin (BTC), worth approximately US$95 million, with some of these funds being sent to major cryptocurrency exchanges. Concurrently, the U.S. government moved 3,375 Ethereum (ETH), valued at around US$12 million, to an undisclosed wallet. 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