August 13, 2016 - Washington - The U.S. Marshals are auctioning one block of approximately 2,700 bitcoins in connection with various federal criminal, civil and administrative cases.
![united states marshal logo](/sierrasuntimes/images/2016/united-states-marshal-logo.jpg)
The auction will take place during a 6-hour period Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. EDT. Bids will be accepted by email from pre-registered bidders only.
The winning bidder will be notified Aug 22. Further details on the auction are available at www.usmarshals.gov/assets/2016/bitcoinauction.
Source: US Marshals Service