Speculation is swirling within the cryptocurrency community over a potential deal between the US government and Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, following a recent transfer of $2 billion in Bitcoin. The buzz began when Bloomberg senior ETF analyst James Seyffart suggested that the US Marshals Service’s decision to use Coinbase for digital asset management could explain the massive transfer.
The transfer was initially reported by Arkham Intelligence, which revealed that the government split the Bitcoin into two addresses: one containing 10,000 BTC worth approximately $669.35 million and the other holding 19,800 BTC valued at about $1.33 billion. This move has sparked theories about a 10,000 BTC deposit into an institutional custody service, leading to speculation about Coinbase’s involvement in the transaction.
Seyffart further fueled the speculation by stating, “Has to be this, right?” on Twitter, indicating a strong possibility that the government is leveraging Coinbase for digital asset management. Patrick Liou, an X user, supported this theory by pointing out that the US Marshals Service’s distribution schedule aligns with a long-term strategy, spreading the Bitcoin distribution over five years. Seyffart agreed with Liou’s assessment, reinforcing the speculation.
However, recent reports have confirmed that Coinbase Prime has been selected to provide custody and advanced trading services for the government’s digital assets. This development adds weight to the speculation that Coinbase may indeed be involved in the $2 billion Bitcoin transfer.
The news of a potential deal between the US government and Coinbase has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency community, with many eagerly awaiting further details and confirmation of the partnership. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve and gain mainstream acceptance, collaborations between government entities and leading cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase could become more common in the future. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.