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UK Plans £5 Billion Bitcoin Sale to Help Cover Budget Gap

Government looks to offload seized crypto assets

21 July 2025 · 00:01 UTC

The UK government is preparing to sell off approximately £5 billion worth of seized Bitcoin in an effort to alleviate a growing budget shortfall.

Officials said the funds would be redirected to public services, while financial experts warned that such a large sale could cause volatility in cryptocurrency markets.