Hiding cash under the mattress is outdated. Hiding Bitcoin in a hardware wallet is the modern version, at least until lawyers get involved.

As crypto adoption grows, a messy problem is emerging in family courts. Digital assets are far harder to track and divide during divorce.

Some experts are calling it the “crypto divorce cliff.” Millennials hold a large share of retail crypto, and many are now entering their peak divorce years.

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Why Crypto Is So Hard to Split in a Divorce

To a judge, Bitcoin is just another asset. Legally, it is treated like property, similar to stocks or patents. If you bought it during the marriage, there is a good chance your spouse is entitled to a piece…