China Sets Legal Precedent with First Prosecution for Illegally Acquiring Digital Wallet Keys

by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

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First Legal Precedent
Xuhui Guidelines
Guangqi X Space Initiative

The Xuhui District of Shanghai marks a significant legal milestone with its first prosecution for the illegal acquisition of digital wallet keys, setting an important precedent for handling virtual currency crimes.

First Legal Precedent

The Xuhui District Procuratorate has announced China's first case involving the illegal acquisition of digital wallet private keys. Three individuals, including a man named Liu, were found guilty of conspiring to implant a backdoor in an application package containing digital wallets. Using this method, the criminals illegally obtained 27,622 mnemonics and 10,203 private keys.

Xuhui Guidelines

During the establishment ceremony of the Guangqi X Space initiative, the Xuhui District Procuratorate, in collaboration with the Xuhui District Public Security Bureau, introduced guidelines for the standardization of virtual currency disposal in criminal litigation.

Guangqi X Space Initiative

Guangqi X Space aims to tackle cybercrimes, focusing on artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital assets. The creation of these guidelines is part of a broader strategy to combat new types of cybercrime.

The case in Xuhui District sets a significant legal precedent in China that may influence future regulations regarding crimes involving virtual currencies and digital assets.

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