The UK High Court will decide on handling seized Bitcoin in a laundering case, with values having risen sharply since purchase, amid ongoing UK-China recovery cooperation.
The UK High Court has scheduled a November 17, 2025 hearing to determine the disposal of 60,000 Bitcoin tied to a money laundering investigation. The offender reportedly bought the coins at an average ¥2,815 each, with their value rising to ¥750,000 apiece at sentencing, representing a 266-fold increase. Authorities from the UK and China are actively collaborating to recover assets related to the case.