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Alex Dovbnya

DOJ Confirms Samourai's 58 BTC to Stay in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Jan. 16, 2026

On January 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that the roughly 58 BTC forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers will be held on the federal balance sheet within the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve under Executive Order 14233. Earlier reports had suggested a possible sale via SDNY and the U.S. Marshals Service.