Theoretical and practical issues of legal regulation of crypto-assets in criminal proceedings

The article provides a scientific analysis comprehensive legal and doctrinal analysisof the criminal-law and criminal-procedural nature of crypto-assets. It substantiates treating crypto-assets as procedural property based on their recognition as property rights in the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It also examines practical challenges in investigating crypto-related crimes, collecting and evaluating digital evidence, and confiscating assets