U.S. Seizes $2.4M in BTC, May Add to National Bitcoin Reserve

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint to seize 20.2 Bitcoin (worth $2.4 million) from a member of the Chaos ransomware group—a rebranded version of the notorious Blacksuit network. The BTC was confiscated by the FBI on April 15, 2025, in Dallas, and may soon be added to the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, pending court approval.

Established in March 2025 by President Donald Trump’s executive order, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) is a federal initiative designed to permanently hold seized BTC as a national strategic asset, reinforcing America’s position in global crypto leadership.

According to blockchain analysts, the U.S. may already hold over 198,000 BTC, but due to lack of unified public records, the actual number could be significantly higher. Agencies such as the FBI, DOJ, and DEA reportedly manage separate wallets not publicly disclosed.

Inspired by this federal movement, 30 states have proposed their own state-level Bitcoin Reserves, with New Hampshire, Texas, and Arizona having already passed legislation. These reserves aim to attract crypto-friendly industries and secure economic autonomy through Bitcoin.

A policy document titled “Crypto Policy Under Trump: H1 2025” sets the ground rules for SBR: only seized BTC are allowed, they cannot be sold, and operations must be budget-neutral with Treasury oversight.

With strategic policy momentum growing, the U.S. is positioning itself as a Bitcoin superpower, turning crypto into a pillar of national strength.