Hong Kong Court Recognizes Cryptocurrencies As Property

Last updated: June 9, 2025, 12:33

Hong Kong Court Recognizes Cryptocurrencies As Property

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A Hong Kong court has for the first time declared that cryptocurrencies are property and capable of being held on trust. The decision puts Hong Kong squarely in line with

On, in the landmark decision of Re Gatecoin Limited (In Liquidation) [2025] HKCFI 914 (“Gatecoin Case”), the Court of First Instance of Hong Kong has, for the first time, ruled

Hong Kong’s High Court has deemed crypto to be property, marking the first time such a decision regarding digital assets has been made in the city-state. The landmark

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By recognizing cryptocurrencies as property, the court opens the door for potential changes in how digital assets are viewed, held, and transacted. In this blog, we delve into what this ruling

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