Approximately 3,813 bitcoins from a number of cases to be
sold
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Marshals are auctioning approximately
3,813 bitcoins in connection with various federal criminal, civil and
administrative cases.
To register, potential bidders must complete all
registration requirements by noon EST Jan. 19. A $200,000 deposit is required
to participate. Deposits will be returned to nonwinning bidders.
The auction will take place during a six-hour period Jan. 22
from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. EST. Bids will be accepted by email from
preregistered bidders only. The 3,813 bitcoins are offered for sale in 11
blocks: five blocks of 500 bitcoins, five blocks of 100 bitcoins and one block
of approximately 813 bitcoins.
The winning bidder will be notified Jan. 22. Further details
on the auction are available at www.usmarshals.gov/assets/2018/bitcoinauction.
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