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The US is NOT selling $6.5B Bitcoin | Aidan Larkin, Asset Reality

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Jan 10, 2025
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Aidan Larkin
Aidan Larkin, CEO and co-founder of Asset Reality, shares his expertise in managing seized crypto assets. He clarifies misconceptions about the U.S. government's alleged $6.5B Bitcoin sale, explaining the legal complexities of asset forfeiture and recovery. The conversation highlights how crypto transforms asset recovery compared to traditional methods, the role of KYC/AML measures, and the fascinating challenges in tracing and recovering digital assets. Larkin also touches on intriguing instances of unusual asset seizures, making for a captivating discussion.
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INSIGHT

Market Crash Misconception

  • The US government selling $6 billion of Bitcoin caused a market crash.
  • It wasn't the sale itself, but crypto folks wildly speculating on the news.
INSIGHT

Regular Forfeiture Process

  • The US government's approval to sell $6.5 billion in Bitcoin is not a newsworthy event.
  • This is a regular part of asset seizure and forfeiture, not a sign of market manipulation.
ANECDOTE

Delayed Bitcoin Sale

  • The recent news of the US government selling Bitcoin caused a market dip.
  • Aiden Larkin points out that this is not an immediate sale, but an approval after a long legal process.
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