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US Marshals Service Awards $32.5M Crypto Custody Contract to Coinbase Prime

Coinbase Prime to manage and dispose of large-cap digital assets seized by law enforcement, despite ongoing legal challenges.

  • The United States Marshals Service selected Coinbase Prime after a competitive evaluation process.
  • The contract, valued at $32.5 million, involves custody and trading services for large-cap cryptocurrencies.
  • Coinbase Prime will handle storage and liquidation of seized digital assets under a five-year agreement.
  • This partnership continues Coinbase's longstanding relationship with law enforcement agencies, dating back to 2014.
  • Coinbase's stock rose nearly 6% following the announcement of the DOJ contract.
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