- 15,965 bitcoins transferred from a sanctioned Prince Group wallet not part of the recent 127,000 BTC U.S. seizure.
- Wallet activity indicates potential attempts at asset relocation or laundering.
- U.S. Department of the Treasury cites a major financial disruption effort.
On October 22, PANews highlighted the transfer of 15,965 bitcoins linked to the sanctioned ‘LuBian Mining Pool Wallet,’ connected to transnational criminal group leader Chen Zhi, marking first movement in three years.
This transaction underscores ongoing illicit operations despite major asset seizures, raising alarms over possible laundering attempts and highlighting regulatory challenges in cryptocurrency oversight.
15,965 Bitcoins Move: Implications and Treasury Scrutiny
15,965 bitcoins, controlled by Prince Group’s Chen Zhi, have recently been moved on-chain after three years. The transaction is not part of the 127,000 BTC seized by the U.S. government. Chen Zhi, indicted by authorities, remains central to the investigation.
The transfer of these bitcoins suggests possible efforts to conceal or relocate assets amid international scrutiny. Such actions might indicate ongoing attempts at laundering within Chen Zhi’s network. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has highlighted these activities’ significant impact on illicit financial operations, stating:
Market Data and Regulatory Concerns Amid Bitcoin Activity
Did you know? Despite previous high-profile bitcoin seizures such as Silk Road, significant sums have remained dormant for years, sparking speculation when moved, as seen with the Prince Group’s 15,965 BTC.
Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $107,948.33 with a market cap of $2.15 trillion and holds a 59.10% dominance, reports CoinMarketCap. Recent fluctuations show a 3.95% dip over 24 hours, continuing a multi-month negative trend. The 24-hour trading volume stands at $94.46 billion, reflecting a 15.74% volume change.
Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 17:29 UTC on October 22, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCapCoincu research highlights potential regulatory intensification as authorities advance their crackdown on illicit crypto activities. Future steps may see increased global coordination in asset tracking and stringent oversight measures to prevent laundering activities.
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