South Korea’s Supreme Court Expands Bitcoin Seizure Powers, With October Rollout Set to Speed Claims
July 7, 2026
South Korea’s top court has drafted a civil execution amendment establishing explicit legal procedures to freeze, seize, and liquidate virtual assets like bitcoin during civil litigation.
Key Takeaways
South Korea’s Supreme Court announced draft civil enforcement rules to systematically seize and freeze bitcoin.
The rules allow courts to convert illiquid tokens into highly liquid assets to…