Wallet cluster linked to the Qian Zhimin case holds 28,555 BTC worth $1.8 billion

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Today’s BTC news reveals a wallet cluster linked to the Qian Zhimin case holds 28,555 BTC, valued at $1.8 billion. A dormant wallet, active since 2017, recently transferred 1,020 BTC—worth $60 million—distributing the funds across multiple addresses. On-chain analysis shows connections to addresses disclosed by UK authorities in the case. BTC update: the movement has drawn attention due to its potential legal and market implications.

According to on-chain investigator Specter, a wallet holding 28,555 BTC, valued at approximately $1.8 billion, appears to be linked to addresses associated with the UK’s Qian Zhimin case.

Several weeks ago, a Bitcoin wallet that had been dormant since 2017 suddenly transferred 1,020 BTC—approximately $60 million—split across multiple addresses.

Further investigation revealed that these fund flows are on-chain linked to the addresses associated with the Qian Zhimin case previously disclosed by UK law enforcement authorities.

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