The Third Division of the Brazilian High Court (STJ) has ruled that judges have the authority to seize the debtor's cryptocurrency assets to repay overdue payments. The ruling states that although cryptocurrencies are not legal tender, they can serve as a means of payment and a store of value, and should be subject to current property enforcement rules. According to current regulations, Brazilian judges have the authority to freeze bank accounts and order fund withdrawals without notifying the debtor, as long as the court determines that the creditor does have a claim. According to this new ruling, encrypted assets are now also subject to this permission scope. （Cointelegraph） https://www. (wublock123.com)/index.php? m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=40509