Historic Approval Regarding Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies from the UK!

Another major step has come from the UK, which continues to take critical steps in making the necessary regulations regarding cryptocurrencies.

The UK has officially recognized cryptocurrencies as property following the passage of a new law, Coindesk reported.

At this point, the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill has also received Royal Assent as the final step after passing through Parliament.

With this approval, the UK officially enacted the Property Act, which recognizes cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as personal property.

Industry experts described the law as an important step in the legal recognition of digital assets, stating that it fosters a greater sense of trust among users.

The new law provides enhanced legal protections for digital asset owners, including clearer ownership rights and theft recovery processes. It also facilitates the integration of digital assets into bankruptcy and inheritance procedures.

“This change provides greater clarity and protection for consumers and investors by ensuring digital assets can be clearly owned, recovered in cases of theft or fraud, and included in bankruptcy and inheritance processes,” UK trade association CryptoUK said in a post.

Cryptocurrencies were previously considered property in UK courts, but this was assessed on a case-by-case basis. With this law, cryptocurrencies now have legal status as property.

*This is not investment advice.