Governments Weighing Crypto Reserves Target $75 Billion Pot

Donald Trump has spearheaded a global push by governments to establish a strategic crypto reserve using assets seized from criminals, betting that the rising value of tokens like Bitcoin could aid overall economic growth. But how much is theoretically out there for the taking?

All told, more than $75 billion, according to research by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis Inc. That figure tracks the amount of crypto tied to illicit activity that’s sitting “on chain” - meaning in an online wallet or platform - and within reach of law enforcement.

“This brings asset forfeiture potential to a completely different level to ...