China Court Rules BTC as Property in Major 107 Bitcoin Theft Case

08-Jun-2026 TronWeekly
Bitcoin TheftA Chinese court sentenced a man to more than 10 years in prison after he allegedly memorized a Bitcoin wallet recovery phrase and transferred 107 BTC without authorization. The case highlights how courts in China are increasingly treating cryptocurrencies as property in theft-related prosecutions despite ongoing restrictions on crypto trading.
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