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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) serves as the primary financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom. While the FCA ensures that crypto asset firms adhere to effective Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing procedures, crypto assets themselves generally remain unregulated. Notably, security tokens, possessing characteristics similar to specified investments such as shares or debt instruments, are the sole FCA-regulated crypto assets.
In the U.K., cryptocurrency taxation is outlined in His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs “Cryptoassets Manual.” Cryptocurrencies are categorized into exchange tokens (used for payment), security tokens (representing interests in businesses), utility tokens (providing access to services) and stablecoins (pegged to fiat money).
Individuals holding crypto assets are taxed on profits, including from airdrops, mining and salary payments. Capital gains tax applies, with a £12,570 tax-free allowance for 2023. Gains exceeding this limit are taxed at 20% to 40%, rising to 45% for higher incomes. Unlike the United States, the U.K. lacks separate short-term and long-term capital gains tax rates, with taxation determined by one’s income tax band, emphasizing the importance of understanding specific transaction types and applicable tax regulations.
A significant development occurred on June 8, 2023, when the FCA published a policy statement (PS23/6), expanding its oversight to include crypto asset promotions. This marked the first time crypto asset promotions fell under the FCA’s regulatory purview, indicating an important step in regulating the U.K. crypto industry.
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UK Finance launched a tokenized deposits pilot in partnership with six major banks, including Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds Banking Group.
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The Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future will focus on exploring crypto laws and regulations between the two countries.
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US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday during Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom.
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Nvidia’s reported $683 million bet on Nscale aligns with the UK government’s drive to boost national AI infrastructure.
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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority seeks comments on whether Consumer Duty, a rule requiring companies to deliver good consumer outcomes, should apply to crypto.
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LMAX Group entered the crypto derivatives arena with 100x leveraged perpetual futures for institutional investors, citing increased demand for these tools.
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The UK has discussed adopting a more crypto-friendly approach with the US in a bid to boost industry innovation and attract more investment to Britain.
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UK crypto and payments groups urged the Bank of England to drop plans to cap individual stablecoin holdings, claiming the move would be costly and hard to enforce.
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The London Stock Exchange launched a Microsoft-powered blockchain platform for private funds, marking the first such initiative by a global exchange.
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A coalition of UK trade groups has urged the government to include blockchain and digital assets in its planned “Tech Bridge” collaboration with the US.
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UK Bitcoin treasury firm Smarter Web may look to acquire competitors at a discount, with CEO Andrew Webley eyeing FTSE 100 status despite a stock price decline.
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The petition, made in July, reached more than half of the required signatures for a government response after Coinbase sent out a push notification to its users.
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Ether price shows resilience as strong onchain activity and balanced options sentiment support a potential price recovery.
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Over a quarter of Brits said they’d add crypto to their retirement portfolios, while 23% would even withdraw existing pension funds to invest in the space.
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