23,000 Bitcoin In Limbo As China Detains Scam Boss Chen Zhi

TL;DR:

Cambodia has detained and extradited Chen Zhi, the alleged operator of a sprawling “pig-butchering” and online fraud network, to China, creating a new question for crypto markets and law enforcement: what happens to the Bitcoin still linked to him on-chain. The arrest and handover were announced by...

Key Points:

Background:

Bitcoin is the first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, often viewed as digital gold and a store of value.

Why It Matters:

This development could influence BTC price action and market sentiment in the near term.