美國當局開始試價價值 20 億美元的絲路比特幣

美國政府已啟動清算從 Silk Road 線上市場查獲的價值 20 億美元的比特幣的程序。 0.001 BTC 的測試交易被發送到 Coinbase，這表明絕大多數比特幣即將出售，價值約 20 億美元。此前，3 月曾出售 10,000 枚 BTC。

U.S. Authorities Initiate Test Transaction for Sale of $2 Billion in Seized Silk Road Bitcoin

美國當局啟動測試交易，出售價值 20 億美元的絲路比特幣

In a significant development, U.S. authorities have initiated a test transaction as part of plans to liquidate approximately $2 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from the infamous Silk Road marketplace. This move follows a previous sale of 10,000 BTC in March, marking a pivotal moment in the government's handling of digital assets obtained from criminal investigations.

一項重大進展是，美國當局啟動了一項測試交易，作為清算從臭名昭著的絲綢之路市場查獲的價值約 20 億美元的比特幣計劃的一部分。此前，3 月曾出售 10,000 個 BTC，此舉標誌著政府處理刑事調查所獲得的數位資產的關鍵時刻。

On-Chain Transactions Reveal Bitcoin Movement

鏈上交易揭示了比特幣的走勢

On-chain data analysis indicates that a test transaction of 0.001 BTC was made from a stash of approximately 30,174 BTC, valued at $2 billion, formerly associated with the Silk Road marketplace. The transfer was received by Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S.

鏈上數據分析表明，一筆 0.001 BTC 的測試交易是從大約 30,174 BTC 的藏品中進行的，價值 20 億美元，以前與絲綢之路市場相關。這筆轉帳由美國最大的加密貨幣交易所 Coinbase 接收。

Identification of Source and Destination

來源和目的地的識別

Research firm Arkham Intelligence has identified the source of the BTC as the Silk Road funds and the destination as Coinbase. This transaction is believed to be a precursor to a larger sale of the coins, as observed in previous liquidation events.

研究公司 Arkham Intelligence 已確定 BTC 的來源是絲路基金，目的地是 Coinbase。正如先前的清算事件所觀察到的那樣，這筆交易被認為是更大規模出售代幣的前兆。

Previous Sale and Expected Timeline

之前的銷售和預計時間表

In March, the U.S. government sold 10,000 BTC associated with Silk Road for approximately $216 million. That sale was preceded by on-chain transactions similar to those observed in the current case. The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is responsible for selling these seized assets, and it has historically been a significant seller of confiscated Bitcoin.

3 月份，美國政府以約 2.16 億美元的價格出售了 10,000 個與 Silk Road 相關的 BTC。在此次出售之前發生了與當前案例中觀察到的類似的鏈上交易。美國法警局（USMS）負責出售這些被扣押的資產，它歷來都是被沒收的比特幣的重要賣家。

Agency Mandate and Congressional Debate

機構授權和國會辯論

Despite calls from some U.S. lawmakers to retain these assets as a strategic reserve, the USMS has continued to sell the confiscated funds in accordance with its mandate to dispose of assets seized during criminal investigations.

儘管一些美國議員呼籲保留這些資產作為戰略儲備，但美國海軍陸戰隊仍繼續根據其處置刑事調查期間扣押資產的授權出售被沒收的資金。

Transfer to New Wallet Ahead of Liquidation

清算前轉移到新錢包

Approximately $2 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road marketplace has been transferred to a new wallet ahead of a potential liquidation. On April 2, a wallet associated with the U.S. Department of Justice initiated a test transaction of 0.001 BTC to a Coinbase Prime address. Shortly after, the same wallet transferred 30,174 BTC, valued at approximately $2 billion, to a new address.

在可能的清算之前，從絲綢之路市場查獲的價值約 20 億美元的比特幣已轉移到一個新錢包。 4 月 2 日，與美國司法部相關的一個錢包向 Coinbase Prime 地址發起了一筆 0.001 BTC 的測試交易。不久之後，同一個錢包將 30,174 BTC（價值約 20 億美元）轉移到新地址。

Confiscated Bitcoin from James Zhong

沒收鐘詹姆斯的比特幣

Online investigators have linked the DOJ wallet to Bitcoin seized from James Zhong, who was convicted in 2022 of "unlawfully obtaining" cryptocurrency from Silk Road. Zhong stole over 50,000 bitcoins from the marketplace in 2012. U.S. authorities raided his property in 2021 and discovered hidden wallets containing Bitcoin, including one concealed in a popcorn tin. The majority of this confiscated cryptocurrency was sent to the address that moved over 30,000 BTC on April 2.

線上調查人員已將 DOJ 錢包與從 James Chung 手中扣押的比特幣聯繫起來，後者於 2022 年因從 Silk Road「非法獲取」加密貨幣而被定罪。 2012 年，鐘從市場上偷走了 50,000 多枚比特幣。美國當局於 2021 年突襲搜查了他的財產，發現了裝有比特幣的隱藏錢包，其中一個藏在爆米花罐中。被沒收的加密貨幣大部分被發送到 4 月 2 日轉移超過 30,000 BTC 的地址。

Previous Silk Road Liquidation

之前的絲路清算

In March 2023, U.S. government officials reported the sale of approximately 9,861 BTC from the cryptocurrency seized from Zhong for over $215 million, leaving approximately 40,000 BTC remaining. The April 2 transaction occurred following a decline in the price of Bitcoin, which fell by over 7% to approximately $65,475 at the time of publication.

2023 年 3 月，美國政府官員報告稱，從鐘扣押的加密貨幣中，以超過 2.15 億美元的價格出售了約 9,861 比特幣，剩下約 40,000 比特幣。 4 月 2 日的交易發生在比特幣價格下跌之後，截至發稿時比特幣價格下跌超過 7%，至約 65,475 美元。

Background on Silk Road

絲路背景

The Silk Road marketplace operated from 2011 to 2013 and enabled users to purchase and sell illicit goods such as weapons, drugs, and stolen credit card information. In 2013, U.S. authorities arrested its founder, Ross Ulbricht, who is currently serving two life sentences without the possibility of parole.

絲綢之路市場於 2011 年至 2013 年運營，使用戶能夠購買和銷售武器、毒品和被盜信用卡資訊等非法商品。 2013年，美國當局逮捕了其創始人羅斯·烏布利希(Ross Ulbricht)，目前他正在服兩次無期徒刑，不得假釋。