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UK High Court Rules Chinese Law Governs 61,000 Seized Bitcoin (BTC)

COINOTAG·October 12, 2026·1 min read
UK High Court Rules Chinese Law Governs 61,000 Seized Bitcoin (BTC)

The England and Wales High Court ruled that ownership claims over more than 61,000 Bitcoin seized by British police must be judged under Chinese law, not English law. The decision affects the legal framework for the disputed assets, which are currently held by authorities.

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