Bitcoin News: 61 BTC Returned After 12 Years Frozen in Intersango Account

In Bitcoin news today, a British investor, identified only as Chris, has recovered all 61 Bitcoin he lost access to more than 12 years ago after the collapse of the early UK exchange Intersango. The holdings are worth roughly £3.3M.

His individual claim was resolved through negotiation rather than a courtroom decision after lawyers assembled records to establish that the coins belonged to him.

British Investor Recovers £3.3M in Lost BitcoinA UK man identified as Chris recovered 61 BTC worth roughly £3.3 million after losing access for over 12 years when early exchange Intersango collapsed in 2014.

He originally invested just £1,500 in 2011 when Bitcoin traded at… pic.twitter.com/NJE0Nhsfg6— Financier.news (@FINANCIERNEWS) September 8, 2026 Chris invested £1,500 in Bitcoin in 2011, when the cryptocurrency traded at around £2.94 per coin.