Mt. Gox Co. has dismissed a claim from a man who wanted compensation for his loss of Bitcoin associated with the Mt Gox scandal; notably, the court ruled that Bitcoin could "not (be) subject to ownership" claims. The explanation for the ruling reflects the developing and diverging ideas of what Bitcoin ought to be regarded as.
The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a claim from a man who wanted compensation for his loss of Bitcoin associated with the Mt Gox scandal; notably, the court ruled that Bitcoin could "not (be) subject to ownership" claims. The explanation for the ruling reflects the developing and diverging ideas of what Bitcoin ought to be regarded as.