Thai Supreme Court rules bitcoin is property after thief challenges conviction

The Thai Supreme Court determined that bitcoin qualifies as property.

This ruling came after a thief contested a conviction.

The court stated that bitcoin possesses a market price.

Furthermore, it noted that this digital asset can be cashed out and held by the general public.

The judicial body subsequently confirmed a 10-year sentence for an individual who assisted the robbers.

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