Urgent News for BTC-e Crypto Recovery: 60 Days to File Claims Starting July 4, 2025!

Since August 2017, innocent investors from around the globe have faced significant challenges in reclaiming their seized cryptocurrency from the BTC-e exchange, following the actions against Alexander Vinnik.

At San Diego Defenders – Forfeiture Law Firm, we specialize in asset forfeiture cases and are currently accepting claims backed by sufficient evidence and documentation. Reach out to us at (619) 258-8888 for a complimentary, confidential consultation with Attorney Dan Smith, who brings over 35 years of experience in federal defense and asset forfeiture law.

Overview of the BTC-e Forfeiture Case (Case No. 25-CV-2085)
Recent Developments: Claim Your Assets Back!
Civil Forfeiture Action: Key Information
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Overview of the BTC-e Forfeiture Case (Case No. 25-CV-2085)

The cryptocurrency forfeiture began with a criminal indictment of Alexander Vinnik in the Northern District of California while he was detained in Greece, alongside a civil forfeiture proceeding targeting BTC-e, known as Canton Business Corporation. This concluded with a prisoner exchange in February 2024, where Vinnik was swapped for Terry Fogel, a teacher incarcerated in Russia.

As a result, the criminal charges against Vinnik were dismissed. Meanwhile, the civil forfeiture case regarding violations of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act (commonly called the Bank Secrecy Act) culminated in penalties of over $110 million against BTC-e and $12 million against Vinnik.

Recent Developments: Claim Your Assets Back!

In June 2025, the U.S. government initiated a civil asset forfeiture action in the District Court of the District of Columbia involving 925 bitcoins and approximately $89,683,590.51, alongside other considerable amounts in various currencies.

Notice of Forfeiture Action 25-CV-2085

In the seven years since these events unfolded, countless innocent investors across the globe have been waiting for a resolution.

Our firm has received inquiries from as far away as Argentina from those who invested in BTC when it was valued at just $100 per coin, maintaining their investments since 2013. Many possess solid documentation supporting their claims. We believe numerous innocent investors share similar profiles and qualify to file claims or petitions.

There have even been numerous Reddit threads connecting investors looking to recover their currency.

Civil Forfeiture Action: Key Information

As of July 4, 2025, the government officially announced that affected individuals have the opportunity to file a claim, petition, or both to retrieve their lost assets. The case is titled “U.S. v. All Virtual Currency Held in the BTC-E Operating Wallets,” with the case number 25-CV-2085 in the District Court for the District of Columbia.

It’s crucial to note that the ancillary process for seeking the return of your assets in a criminal case differs significantly from civil asset forfeiture proceedings.

You are allowed to submit a formal claim with the Court, request a petition for remission or mitigation, or do both. A petition is addressed by a government agency, while a claim is adjudicated by the Court.

Failure to file a claim within 60 days of the initial publication date (July 4, 2025) will forfeit your right to have a District Court or jury determine your entitlements and appeal any decisions made. Claims must be verified and presented to the Court clerk, with penalties imposed for frivolous filings.

For the official notice, visit www.forfeiture.gov. Select “I want to search for a specific public notice,” enter “25-CV-2085” in the Court Case Number box, and click “search public notices.”