TOKYO -- National governments, mainly the U.S. and China, hold about 2.5% of the world's bitcoin supply, mostly seized in connection with criminal activity, though that could shift amid talk of Washington investing more actively in the cryptocurrency.
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U.S. and China lead government bitcoin holdings, seized in crime probes
Nations emerge as major players, holding 2.5% of total supply
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's embrace of cryptocurrencies has pushed the bitcoin price above the $100,000 threshold. © Reuters
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