Decrypt reports that a Nova Scotia judge ruled that prosecutors could not connect William Sandeson's Bitcoin to the 2015 murder of Taylor Samson. As a result, the court ordered the return of the Bitcoin wallet to Sandeson's family. This decision highlights the challenges in linking digital assets to criminal activities.
Based on the Decrypt report; not independently verified.
Source published: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:35:01 +0000
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