Court Orders Freeze on Stolen BTC

At Rabbit Swap, we sometimes encounter transactions flagged as "high-risk" by private AML databases (like Chainalysis or Elliptic). These lists are not public, but they can cause major issues - most liquidity providers refuse such funds, forcing us to return them to senders.

But here’s a new development:

A New Jersey court recently issued a freeze order in a case involving the theft of 521,999 BTC (stolen in this transaction). The court has ordered:

• Exchanges to freeze stolen BTC without notifying account holders.
• Anyone receiving BTC from the hacker’s addresses (see screenshot) to freeze those funds immediately.

⚠️ Why This Matters:

This case sets a precedent. If you unknowingly receive BTC from a hacker's address, you could face legal repercussions - even if you had no idea about the court order. Public blockchains leave a trace, and authorities may treat you as a violator.

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