Cryptoassets
Blockchain and Digital Assets
Matt Green
January 2025
In a recent article published by Thomson Reuters, Matt Green, Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets, explores the topic of recovering lost Bitcoin. Alongside his co-authors, Brian Mondoh, Barrister at Titan Chambers, and Marcin Zarakowski CEO of Token Recovery, Matt addresses the common belief that Bitcoin is a decentralized network and explains how recent developments have made it possible to recover lost Bitcoin assets.
The article highlights two primary scenarios for losing Bitcoin: theft or scam, and losing access to private keys or seed phrases. They delve into the Digital Asset Recovery (DAR) process on the BSV blockchain, which allows for the reassignment of lost or stolen digital coins through valid court orders.
By ensuring compliance with court orders, the BSV network can freeze and reassign assets to their rightful owners, making the recovery process more efficient and cost-effective.
Read the full article here.
