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UK High Court rules Chinese law governs claims to seized Bitcoin

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13

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What happened

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In a High Court case concerning seized Bitcoin assets, Justice Mark Turner ruled that Chinese law must govern the claims of Chinese fraud victims. The ruling rejected arguments for applying English law, stating that the relevant damage and contractual relationships occurred in China. This decision leaves the validity of the victims' claims for subsequent proceedings to be determined by Chinese law.

From cointelegraph.com

Why it matters

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The ruling impacts the legal framework surrounding the recovery of digital assets seized during money-laundering investigations. By mandating Chinese law, the court limits the ability of victims to claim direct ownership of the seized Bitcoin under English law.

From cointelegraph.com

Who's involved

high courtRuled on the governing law for the seized Bitcoin assets.
BitcoinThe digital assets subject to the legal dispute.
Crown Prosecution ServiceProvided information regarding the case to the Financial Times.

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Oct 13cointelegraph.com