In August 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice seized 21.17 BTC and 76.56 ETH, labeling them as proceeds of North Korean IT fraud; the Iranian owner of these assets has not been charged or convicted and is currently suing Coinbase for $2.8 million in damages. (Bitcoin Archive)
U.S. DOJ Seizes 21.17 BTC and 76.56 ETH Linked to North Korean IT Fraud
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced a BTC update in August 2025, seizing 21.17 BTC and 76.56 ETH allegedly linked to North Korean IT fraud. The assets were frozen under civil forfeiture. The Iranian owner, who has not been charged, is now suing Coinbase for $2.8 million in compensation. The ETH news underscores the ongoing legal disputes surrounding digital assets. The case continues to attract significant attention from the crypto community.
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