US Marshals Service
U.S. Marshals investigate $40M crypto theft linked to government contractor's son
The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating allegations that the son of a government contractor stole over $40 million in seized crypto. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT identified the alleged thief as John “Lick” Daghita, son of CMDSS president Dean Daghita. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
U.S. Marshals investigate claims that son of government contractor stole $40 million of seized crypto
The threat actor was captured on video flaunting millions in crypto allegedly siphoned from U.S. government seizure addresses, later traced back by ZachXBT.
U.S. Marshals Service Can't Say How Much Crypto It Holds, Complicating Bitcoin Reserve Plan
The agency has been plagued with procedural and organizational issues for years.
Why US Government Yanked BitGo’s Contract and Gave It to Anchorage
A tale of crypto rivalry, multimillion-dollar contracts, and bureaucratic definitions of “small business.”
US Marshals Service Chooses Anchorage Digital for Custody of Seized Digital Assets
Anchorage Digital said it will also provide “such activities as accounting, customer management, audit compliance and managing blockchain forks.”
BitGo Will Custody Crypto for US Marshals Service in $4.5M Deal
The custodian will manage potentially tens of millions of dollars in seized cryptocurrencies, according to documents published Wednesday.
US Marshals Will Auction $40M in Bitcoin This Month
The U.S. Marshals Service plans to auction more than 4,000 bitcoin, worth about $37.7 million at press time, later this month.
Secretive Mining Firm Revealed as Possible US Marshals Auction Winner
A winner of the latest US Marshals bitcoin auction may have been identified by blockchain and crowdsourced analysis.
Bitcoin Exchange itBit Revealed as US Marshals Auction Winner
New York-based bitcoin exchange itBit secured 3,000 BTC during the latest USMS bitcoin auction.
Third US Marshals Bitcoin Auction Sees Increase in Bidder Interest
The US Marshals Service (USMS) has announced that 14 bidders participated in today's auction of 50,000 BTC.
