Chinese fraud victims lose key court battle over 61,000 Bitcoin

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Chinese fraud victims lose a crucial court fight as a UK judge rules Chinese law governs their claim to recover 61,000 seized Bitcoin, effectively blocking them from pursuing the assets in British courts. The decision underscores jurisdictional complexities in cross‑border crypto disputes, signaling that future recoveries may hinge on foreign legal systems and could deter similar restitution efforts.