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UK Could Keep 61,000 Bitcoin After Key Legal Ruling

Cointribune·October 13, 2026·1 min read
UK Could Keep 61,000 Bitcoin After Key Legal Ruling

A UK legal ruling increased the chances of the state retaining 61,000 bitcoins seized in a Chinese scam case, valued at £3.8 billion. The decision does not yet attribute the pot to the state; it only determines the applicable law for victims' claims. The outcome could set a precedent for crypto seizures.

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