U.S. Marshals Service confirmed it holds exactly 28,988 BTC, worth around $3.44 billion

The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed it holds 28,988.35643016 Bitcoin, currently valued at approximately $3.44 billion based on a Bitcoin price of around $118,700 per coin. This confirmation came in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The document received from the Asset Forfeiture Division details the holdings, though some specifics were redacted. This disclosure contradicts previous speculation that the U.S. government held around 200,000 Bitcoin. The Marshals Service is responsible for managing and auctioning seized crypto assets, and the reported amount should be accurate unless an unannounced private sale occurred. A second FOIA request is in progress to determine if the current Bitcoin stash is managed through Coinbase Prime.