Order | Filed: September 30, 2026
| Entered: September 30, 2026
United States of America v. Approximately 127,271 bitcoin (BTC) previously stored at the virtual currency addresses listed in Attachment A, and all proceeds traceable thereto
Forfeit/Penalty: Other | New York Eastern
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Order on Motion for Leave to File
ORDER: The 52 , 56 , 66 , 68 , 73 , 84 , 85 , 106 , 111 , 124 , 127 , 132 , 159 , 160 , 169 , 188 , 211 , 218 , 223 , 249 , 305 , 354 , 357 , 367 , 370 , and 490 motions for extensions or to file claims out of time are granted, because claimants have demonstrated both "excusable neglect" and "good cause" to justify their late-filed claims. See United States v. Real Prop. & Premises Located at 26421 Riverrock Way, Santa Clarita, California 91350-3995, No. 15-CV-6762 (ARR), 2025 WL 1291658, at *4 (E.D.N.Y. May 5, 2025) (noting these two potential standards for motions to file untimely claims, and that "excusable neglect" is stricter).
The determination of whether a party's neglect is "excusable" is "at bottom an equitable one, taking account of all relevant circumstances surrounding the party's omission," including (1) "the danger of prejudice," (2) "the length of the delay and its potential impact on judicial proceedings," (3) "the reason for the delay, including whether it was within the reasonable control of the movant," and (4) "whether the movant acted in good faith."