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UK High Court rules Chinese law governs claims over $5 billion in seized bitcoin

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China seeks to confiscate $5 billion in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in fraud case

Chinese authorities are seeking to confiscate approximately $5 billion worth of Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin, and other cryptocurrencies through the Tianjin No. 2 Intermediate People's Court in connection with one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud cases in history. The case involves Zhimin Qian, who was jailed in the UK for money laundering, with a British High Court ruling that Chinese law will govern claims over the seized assets.

Oct 13, 2026·3 sourcesCrypto enforcement actionsCryptocurrency fraudAnti-money laundering (AML)Crypto regulationChinaAltcoinsBitcoin
China seeks to confiscate $5 billion in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in fraud case
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