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Arkham:Bitcoin Mining Wallet Containing 250 BTC Awakens After Nearly 16 Years of Dormancy

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Summary: According to Arkham's monitoring, several of the earliest Bitcoin mining addresses, active since the first month of Bitcoin's existence in January 2009, have suddenly become active. A total of 250 BTC, valued at approximately $15.95 million, was transferred from five addresses that were rewarded with 50 BTC each for mining blocks 2247, 2401, 2455, 2486, ...

According to Arkham's monitoring, several of the earliest Bitcoin mining addresses, active since the first month of Bitcoin's existence in January 2009, have suddenly become active.

A total of 250 BTC, valued at approximately $15.95 million, was transferred from five addresses that were rewarded with 50 BTC each for mining blocks 2247, 2401, 2455, 2486, and 2690. These addresses had been dormant for nearly 16 years.

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