Thai top court treats bitcoin as property in robbery case
Thailand's Supreme Court ruled that bitcoin is property, after a thief challenged his conviction. The court upheld a 10-year sentence for a man who helped the robbers. For traders, the ruling adds to the view that bitcoin can be legally owned and valued in court.
Why it matters
- The court said bitcoin has a market price that can be measured.
- Bitcoin can be cashed out, and the public is allowed to hold it.
- The ruling treats bitcoin as property in a criminal case, not just as a speculative asset.
What to watch next
Watch whether other courts or regulators in Thailand or elsewhere take a similar view of bitcoin as property.
