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Germany’s Bitcoin (BTC) Sale Doesn’t Look So Bad Anymore After Price Crash
When Germany offloaded approximately 50,000 Bitcoin during summer 2024, the backlash was swift and severe. Today, following Bitcoin’s dramatic retreat from recent highs, that controversial move appears significantly more prudent. Authorities in Saxony confiscated roughly 50,000 BTC in January 2024 during enforcement actions against individuals operating Movie2K, an illegal streaming platform. German legal frameworks mandate expedited liquidation of confiscated assets. Officials executed the complete sale within a compressed 23-day window spanning June 19 through July 12, 2024. The cryptocurrency was distributed ... (full story)