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30/03/2026
UK crypto tax guide: HMRC rules, CGT and reporting
Understand how crypto is taxed: HMRC guidance, tax rates, allowances, and how to report gains and income.
26/03/2026
CryptoBooks becomes Finbooks: why we changed our name
Finbooks (formerly CryptoBooks) is the all-in-one platform to monitor, report and optimise all your investments across ETFs, stocks and crypto.
04/04/2026
Decoupling staking: analyzing the UK’s definitive exclusion of crypto staking from Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) rules
The UK government has officially excluded native crypto staking from Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) rules, providing vital legal clarity and paving the way for institutional Web3 innovation.
04/04/2026
UK crypto regulation in 2026: offshore exchanges must obtain FCA authorization or exit
The era of the "grey market" is officially over. New FCA guidance for 2026 confirms that the Overseas Persons Exclusion (OPE) no longer applies to cryptoassets. .
04/04/2026
The end of the “lost keys” defence: why 2026 is the year of digital accountability
The "wild west" era of UK crypto ownership is over. Following the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025, digital assets are now legally recognized as personal property, effectively killing the "lost keys" defense in divorce and tax courts.
04/04/2026
A historic shift: UK law officially recognizes Bitcoin and NFTs as personal property
The era of legal ambiguity for crypto in the UK is over. The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 officially recognizes Bitcoin and NFTs as a distinct "third category" of personal property.
04/04/2026
HMRC’s new update of DeFi tax rules: what it means for you
HMRC confirms its move toward NGNL for DeFi lending and liquidity pools: discover what this means for you.
04/04/2026
UK crypto tax rules explained: the hidden cost of staking and yield farming
Staking, yield farming, and DeFi rewards feel like passive income, but HMRC treats every token as taxable. With automated tracking tools like CryptoBooks, staying compliant becomes far easier.
30/03/2026
Buying crypto with a credit card without KYC in the UK
Buying crypto without KYC is uncommon in the UK, and HMRC still taxes it. What options remain, the risks involved, and how Finbooks helps you stay compliant.
04/04/2026
Crypto trading in the UK: how HMRC sees your moves
Discover how crypto trading is taxed in the UK and simplify reporting with CryptoBooks.
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