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Legal Expert Criticizes US Government’s Controversial Bitcoin Transaction

Wall Street Logic by Wall Street Logic
July 1, 2024
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Legal Expert Criticizes US Government’s Controversial Bitcoin Transaction
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US Government Bitcoin Transfers to Coinbase Scrutinized by Cryptocurrency Advocate

John E. Deaton, a prominent legal expert and cryptocurrency advocate, has strongly criticized the recent large-scale Bitcoin transfers by the United States government to the San Francisco-based crypto exchange Coinbase. Known for his outspoken views on regulatory issues in the crypto sphere, Deaton has expressed concerns about the transparency and motives behind these transactions.

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The Controversy Surrounding US Government Bitcoin Transfers

The scrutiny comes as the US government moved a substantial amount of Bitcoin to Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Reports indicate that thousands of Bitcoins were transferred, linked to assets seized by law enforcement during operations against cryptocurrency-related crimes.

Data from Arkham, a blockchain firm, revealed that over 3,940 BTC valued at $241 million were transferred to Coinbase from assets seized from a drug dealer named Banmeet Singh during a trial in January 2024. This significant transfer has garnered attention amidst a global crypto market downturn.

In response to these transactions, John E. Deaton criticized the US government’s actions, calling them nonsensical. He specifically called out Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and US Senator Elizabeth Warren, highlighting inconsistencies in their stance on cryptocurrencies and Coinbase.

Deaton’s criticism focused on the fact that despite the SEC’s allegations of unlawful activities by Coinbase, the US government chose to use the exchange for Bitcoin transfers, indicating a contradictory approach and raising questions about regulatory procedures.

Coinbase Challenges US SEC in Legal Battle

Deaton’s remarks align with Coinbase’s recent lawsuit against the US SEC and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), signaling an escalation in the push for regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency industry.

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, announced the exchange’s lawsuit against the SEC under the Freedom of Information Act  to obtain crucial information requested over a year ago. The information sought pertains to Ethereum’s classification as a security and the FDIC’s letters regarding pause notices sent to financial institutions regarding crypto activities.

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