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U.S. Government to Auction $117 Million in Bitcoin Confiscated from Silk Road Dealer!

Court Cases Mark Lagarde - January 26, 2024

The U.S. government has filed a notice indicating its intention to auction off approximately $117 million worth of bitcoin, which was confiscated from individuals including Ryan Farace, a notorious dark web drug dealer associated with the Silk Road. This move represents a significant disposal of seized digital assets in the government's continued crackdown on illicit online activities.

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