FBI Clears Itself of Bitcoin Destruction Blame, 3,400 BTC Lost

In a legal ruling, the FBI was absolved of responsibility for the destruction of a hard drive containing 3,400 bitcoins during an investigation. This event marks another instance of irrecoverable Bitcoin loss, now estimated at over $3.7 million. The court’s decision underscores the importance of timely asset disclosure in legal proceedings and highlights the potential consequences of delayed claims in the digital asset space.