Cryptocurrency Q&A Can debt collectors take your crypto?

Can debt collectors take your crypto?

CryptoAce CryptoAce Mon Dec 09 2024 | 6 answers 829
I am wondering if debt collectors have the ability to seize my cryptocurrency assets in order to satisfy a debt that I may have. Can debt collectors take your crypto?

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charlotte_anderson_explorer charlotte_anderson_explorer Wed Dec 11 2024
This belief is unfounded as institutions in the United States, such as Coinbase, hold bitcoin accounts that can be seized by creditors.

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KpopStarlight KpopStarlight Wed Dec 11 2024
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are often perceived as assets that are beyond the reach of judgment creditors.

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Stefano Stefano Wed Dec 11 2024
However, this is not the case as creditors can garnish these digital assets in most situations.

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FantasylitElation FantasylitElation Wed Dec 11 2024
A common misconception among crypto holders is that their assets are protected from creditors.

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Valeria Valeria Tue Dec 10 2024
The garnishment of cryptocurrencies works similarly to how traditional assets are garnished.

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