The Supreme Court overturned Trump-era tariffs on Feb. 20, 2026, sparking a risk-on move that sent cryptocurrencies higher. 21Shares warned the ruling could weigh on Treasuries and the U.S. dollar while benefiting stocks and crypto.
South Korea’s Supreme Court held that bitcoin stored on cryptocurrency exchanges can be seized in criminal investigations, treating virtual assets as property under criminal procedure law. The decision clarifies how exchanges must respond to law enforcement requests and could speed recovery of criminal proceeds.
South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled that bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized under criminal law, dismissing the appeal. The decision creates a binding precedent that raises custody risk for exchange users and increases compliance pressure on platforms.