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Brazil has enacted legislation allowing authorities to repurpose cryptocurrency seized during criminal investigations for public security funding. The law also expands government powers to freeze, block, and seize digital assets as part of efforts to combat organized crime.
The U.S. Department of Justice has secured $40 million in seized assets for victim compensation from the OneCoin Ponzi scheme, which defrauded investors over a decade ago. The DOJ continues efforts to recover additional criminal proceeds for the defrauded investors, marking significant progress in one of cryptocurrency's most infamous fraud cases.
South Korea's National Tax Service suffered a major security breach after leaking a private key, resulting in hackers stealing 4 million seized PRTG tokens worth approximately $4.8 million in two consecutive thefts. The incident highlights serious concerns about government agencies' ability to securely manage confiscated digital assets.
The US government moved approximately $23,000 worth of bitcoin from a forfeiture wallet labeled 'Villanueva,' completely draining the wallet. The bitcoin was transferred across multiple previously unused addresses, suggesting routine government asset management procedures.
