#US Government Demands Return of Stolen Bitcoin#

The U.S. government has requested in court filings that the 94,000 BTC stolen in the 2016 Bitfinex hack be returned to the cryptocurrency exchange in kind. This request has generated widespread attention, as it would be the first time the government has sought the return of stolen cryptocurrency in its original form. The event has also sparked discussions about cryptocurrency regulation and legal frameworks. Meanwhile, Hong Kong-based digital asset financial services provider HashKey Group predicts that Bitcoin will break through $300,000 and Ethereum will surpass $8,000 by 2025, driving the total cryptocurrency market capitalization to $10 trillion. This prediction suggests that institutional investors remain confident in the long-term prospects of cryptocurrency, despite recent market volatility. South Korea is also planning to draft a follow-up cryptocurrency regulatory framework by the end of 2025, with initial discussions focusing on transparency and accountability for exchanges and stablecoin issuers, indicating a growing global emphasis on cryptocurrency regulation.