Irish authorities seize another 500 Bitcoin, bringing 2026 total to 1,500 BTC
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Irish authorities seize another 500 Bitcoin, bringing the 2026 total to 1,500 BTC, valued at approximately $92 million. This significant haul marks a substantial increase in cryptocurrency seizures by the Criminal Assets Bureau this year. The recovered funds are expected to be forfeited, further tightening the noose on illicit activities in the crypto space.
Irish authorities recovered 500 Bitcoin in criminal proceeds, bringing the total seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau to about $92 million in BTC for 2026.