[Caixin: Main Perpetrator of 60,000 Bitcoin Money Laundering Case, Qian Zhimin, Expected to Be Released in Late February 2030] According to a report by Caixin, Qian Zhimin, the main perpetrator of the 60,000 Bitcoin money laundering case, was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison in the UK. However, as Qian Zhimin has been in custody since April 23, 2024, for approximately 18 months, this period will be directly deducted from her total sentence. Based on the UK's 'automatic release at halfway point' rule, ordinary offenders with a fixed-term sentence can transition to community supervision after serving half their sentence. Accordingly, it is estimated that she will be released in late February 2030. In addition, Qian Zhimin will be subjected to a Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO) for a period of five years, which will take effect upon her release. Analysts point out that while Qian Zhimin's sentencing marks the conclusion of the criminal aspect of this case, the truly complex issue of how to handle the 60,000 Bitcoins is just beginning.