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 🇮🇪 The Irish Crime Bureau is facing a major roadblock in accessing a staggering $378 million worth of #Bitcoin that was 'seized' back in 2020. The catch? They don’t have the private keys needed to unlock the funds! 😅 Despite their efforts, without these cryptographic keys, the Bitcoin remains completely out of reach, adding another layer of complexity to law enforcement's handling of digital assets. This situation highlights one of the unique challenges of dealing with cryptocurrencies—if you don’t have the keys, you don’t have the coins! 🔐💸