Lancashire Police in the UK made an unexpected profit of $665,000 from Bitcoin's appreciation, which will be used to fight crime
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最新报道：According to Bijie.com, Lancashire Police in the UK unexpectedly profited $665,000 (approximately £500,000) from the significant appreciation in the value of seized Bitcoin. The case initially occurred in 2017, when the suspects exchanged the stolen funds for Bitcoin, which was then trading at approximately $20,000. Police subsequently froze the relevant wallets. After liquidating the funds and fully compensating the victims, according to UK law, the remaining £1 million will be retained by the police, with the remaining half going to the government. Police stated that the funds will be used to purchase drones, anti-harassment equipment, and fund community projects to combat crime.
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