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New UK Legislation Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Personal Property

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

  1. New Classification of Digital Assets
  2. Legislative Support for Digital Assets
  3. Prospects and Reactions


    4. On September 11, the UK government introduced a new bill recognizing digital assets, including cryptocurrency and NFTs, as personal property.

    New Classification of Digital Assets

    Previously, digital assets were not definitively included under British property law, leaving owners in a legal grey area. The new law recognizes cryptocurrency, NFTs, and other digital assets as personal property.

    Legislative Support for Digital Assets

    The law will provide legal protection to digital asset owners and companies against fraud and scams. It will also help courts deal with complex cases where digital assets are disputed or part of settlements, such as divorce cases.

    Tech-savvy owners of digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law.UK Ministry of Justice

    Prospects and Reactions

    Some users expressed concerns that the new bill will give the government more powers to tax or seize digital assets. The recently elected government has announced plans to increase taxes. However, some researchers suggest new stablecoin laws will be established in the UK by the end of 2024.

    It is essential that the law keeps pace with evolving technologies, and this legislation will mean that the sector can maintain its position as a global leader in cryptoassets and bring clarity to complex property cases.Heidi Alexander, UK Justice Minister

    The new UK bill promises significant changes in the legal status of digital assets, potentially attracting more business and investment to the country's legal services sector.

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