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UK High Court Applies Chinese Law to Claims on 61,000 Seized Bitcoin (BTC)

COINOTAG·October 14, 2026·1 min read
UK High Court Applies Chinese Law to Claims on 61,000 Seized Bitcoin (BTC)

The UK High Court ruled Chinese law governs property claims to 61,000 seized Bitcoin worth $5 billion. The decision leaves fraud victims' recovery uncertain, as the ruling determines which legal framework applies to the disputed assets. The case centers on the massive Bitcoin hoard and the property rights of those seeking to reclaim it.

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