Chinese Prosecutors Seek to Confiscate $5.1B in Bitcoin Seized by UK in Qian Case

What happened

A Tianjin court will hear the application after a six-month notice period, while a parallel fight over the same coins continues in London.

Why it matters

The proceeding may create legal precedent, financial exposure or operating constraints for Bitcoin.

Affected entities

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3 reports · 1 original report · 3 independent

1. DecryptPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Chinese Prosecutors Seek to Confiscate $5.1B in Bitcoin Seized by UK in Qian Case ↗Oct 22, 2026, 6:09 AM
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Claims

• Chinese Prosecutors Seek to Confiscate $5.1B in Bitcoin Seized by UK in Qian Case Observed

Conflicts

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Timeline

1. October 22, 2026 at 6:09 AMFirst reported
2. Oct 22, 2026, 6:42 AMUnverified · 77/60%
3. Oct 22, 2026, 9:30 AMCorroborated · 76/66%

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