61,000 BTC Seized in Ponzi Scheme Investigation

According to The Telegraph, the UK’s Home Office, in collaboration with law enforcement, is working toward selling a large crypto reserve seized from criminal activity. A major portion of the stockpile — 61,000 Bitcoin — was confiscated from a Chinese Ponzi scheme operating in the UK in 2018.

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A woman linked to the case was sentenced to over six years in prison in 2024 for laundering 150 BTC. Although victims are demanding the return of the funds, the Crown Prosecution Service has petitioned the High Court to retain the seized BTC and transfer the funds to the Treasury after liquidation.

Chancellor Eyes Crypto Sale Amid Budget Gaps

The move has reportedly gained the attention of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. Facing a substantial budget shortfall, Reeves said in April that she supports working with the United States to establish clearer regulatory frameworks for crypto assets.

“Robust rules around crypto will boost investor confidence, support the growth of Fintech, and protect people across the UK,” Reeves previously stated.

As part of the effort, a police-owned procurement company, BlueLight Commercial, issued a $53.7 million tender for a centralized system to securely store and sell seized crypto. However, no qualifying bids have been accepted so far.

Legal Delays May Stall Liquidation Timeline

The greatest challenge remains the legal clearance process. According to the tender documents, the average time from seizure to sale of digital assets is about one year — but for complex cases, it may stretch to three or four years. Therefore, despite forward steps, the actual sale could face significant delays.

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Bitcoin Investment Strategy Still Intact

The company behind Truth Social, owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that the buyback will proceed without impacting its long-term Bitcoin strategy. Initial rumors of a $3 billion raise were denied, but later the company confirmed a $2.5 billion funding round, including a $2.3 billion private placement dedicated to acquiring Bitcoin.

SEC Greenlight and ETF Ambitions

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of Trump-appointed Paul Atkins, approved the registration for the Bitcoin investment. The funds came from the resale of 56 million shares and 29 million shares related to convertible notes.

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Separately, Trump Media has applied to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, alongside a dual product including Ethereum (ETH). The SEC has been approving spot Bitcoin ETFs since January 2024 and Ether ETFs since May 2024.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Legal Tensions

Earlier in March, President Trump issued an executive order proposing the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile for government-held digital assets. However, U.S. lawmakers raised concerns, accusing Trump of leveraging his position to enrich crypto firms.

On the same day, Senator Adam Schiff introduced legislation that would ban the President and his family from promoting or sponsoring digital assets — a move that could legally challenge Trump Media‘s Bitcoin-focused initiatives.

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Crypto Exchanges Embracing Legal Compliance

Following the official publication of the cryptocurrency law in the Official Gazette this week, cryptocurrency exchanges are implementing changes to ensure compliance. Binance had previously announced the gradual removal of Turkish language support and the termination of marketing activities directed towards Turkish users within three months.

Echoing Binance’s decision, Gate.io issued a similar announcement today. The statement reads, “Turkish language support on Gate.io will be discontinued within 3 months. Gate.io’s advertising and marketing activities directed towards Turkish residents will be terminated.”

Platform Access Remains Open

The announcement emphasized that Gate.io’s platform will continue to be accessible to Turkish residents. Gate.io further stated that it will closely monitor any new regulations introduced by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey (SPK) in the future. The exchange also assured users that their funds remain secure under Gate.io’s protection and that the aforementioned changes will not affect deposit/withdrawal or cryptocurrency trading activities.

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