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Coinbase Secures Landmark Deal with U.S. Marshals Service for Crypto Custody and Trading

July 1, 2024

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Justice tasked with asset forfeiture, has selected Coinbase Prime as its preferred custodian and trading partner for its “Class 1” (large cap) digital assets. This landmark decision marks a significant step in

Blockchain·Road 2 Crypto

US Government Crypto Wallet Moves $20M After Dormancy

October 25, 2024

After months of inactivity, a crypto wallet controlled by the U.S. government moved $20 million in funds, sparking speculations about its purpose in using decentralized finance (DeFi) services. The move, detected by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, saw withdrawals in major stablecoins, including USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT), from the DeFi platform Aave. The