Crypto.news reports on the challenges of inheriting Bitcoin. Executors may know an estate holds Bitcoin but lack access to it. Exchanges require proof of authority to transfer assets, complicating the process. If a wallet is controlled solely by the deceased's keys, it may remain inaccessible, highlighting a significant gap in estate planning for cryptocurrency.
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Source published: Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:27:56 +0000
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