Old Bitcoin address reactivates, government holdings shift, and South Korea targets crypto fraud
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Old Bitcoin address reactivates, government holdings shift, and South Korea targets crypto fraud

E46 • Jul 4, 2024 • 10 mins

An old Bitcoin address with 119 BTC becomes active after 12 years, coinciding with recent whale movements and a value surge. The German government transfers $175 million in Bitcoin, impacting the market. South Korea introduces a real-time monitoring system to combat crypto fraud and outlines future legislation.

Key Points

  • A dormant Bitcoin address containing 119 Bitcoin has become active after more than 12 years, transferring funds worth approximately $6.8 million in two separate transactions.
  • The German government has moved over $300 million worth of Bitcoin to various addresses, including cryptocurrency exchanges, indicating potential intentions to sell the assets.
  • South Korea's financial supervisory service has developed a 24-hour surveillance system to curb crypto fraud, set to go live on July 19th, alongside the implementation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act.
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