The US Marshals Service is investigating claims that the son of a federal contractor stole over $40 million in crypto. The investigation centers on allegations that John Daghita gained unauthorized access to wallets holding as much as $90 million in government-seized assets.

ZachXBT traced a wallet linked to Daghita holding $23 million in crypto connected to up to $90 million in seized assets. Another wallet holding 12,540 Ether, worth $36 million, has also been tied to Daghita. Daghita allegedly received $40 million in digital assets from addresses associated with confiscated US government funds.

US authorities may hold as much as 328,372 Bitcoin through various seizures, potentially worth $30 billion. The assets include holdings from the Bitfinex hack. Cointelegraph remains committed to transparent journalism and providing accurate information to readers.

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Bitcoin hits new all-time high of $60,000 as investors flock to the digital currency. The surge comes as more companies, such as Tesla and Square, invest in Bitcoin. Experts predict continued growth as mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency increases. Market capitalization of Bitcoin reaches over $1 trillion for the first time.

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Ethereum also sees a record high, surpassing $2,000 for the first time. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has been gaining momentum due to increasing interest from institutional investors. Ethereum’s market cap now exceeds $200 billion, further solidifying its position in the cryptocurrency market.

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NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are gaining popularity, with digital artist Beeple selling a piece for $69 million at auction. The unique nature of NFTs, which are tied to specific digital assets and can’t be replicated, has attracted collectors and investors. Sales of NFTs have surged in recent months, reaching a total volume of $500 million.: US Marshals Investigate Claims around Stealing $40M in Seized Crypto