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UK Court Rules Chinese Law Governs Victims’ Claims to 61,000 Bitcoin

The Defiant·October 13, 2026·1 min read
UK Court Rules Chinese Law Governs Victims’ Claims to 61,000 Bitcoin

A UK court ruled that Chinese law governs victims' claims to 61,000 Bitcoin worth roughly $5.1 billion. The holding remains contested after victims lost their bid to rely on English law to establish ownership. The decision could impact how cross-border crypto disputes are resolved.

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