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Local governments in China are teaming up with private firms to sell seized cryptocurrencies in offshore markets, turning them into cash to bolster public funds, reports Reuters. By the end of 2023, they held about 15,000 BTC worth $1.4 billion, making these sales a vital income source. With a total of 194,000 BTC valued at approximately $16 billion, China is the second-largest Bitcoin holder globally, trailing only the U.S., and using these assets to ease economic challenges.
