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04/04/2026

Is HODLing tax-free and when do HMRC taxes apply?

Holding crypto in the UK is tax-free until you dispose of it. Learn when HMRC taxes apply and which actions trigger Capital Gains Tax.

20/04/2026

How to report your Rabby wallet taxes with Finbooks

Managing crypto with Rabby Wallet in the UK requires careful tax reporting. Finbooks helps classify transactions, convert to GBP, and generate HMRC-ready reports, simplifying compliance and reducing risk.

04/04/2026

Avoid Kraken tax mistakes: a UK investor's guide

Track your Kraken crypto activity and generate HMRC-ready tax reports with CryptoBooks.

20/04/2026

How to report your Phantom taxes with Finbooks

Learn how to organise your Phantom data and generate a complete tax report with Finbooks.

20/04/2026

How to report Binance transactions with Finbooks

Learn how to report Binance transactions for tax purposes using Finbooks with correct HMRC classification and Self Assessment reporting.

20/04/2026

How to report your Metamask taxes with Finbooks (complete guide)

Learn how to prepare your tax report from Metamask transactions using Finbooks.

04/04/2026

HMRC crypto penalties: what happens if you don’t report your crypto in the UK

Missed a crypto gain, reward or filing deadline? Understand the penalties HMRC can charge, how behaviour affects the outcome and how to correct your UK tax position.

30/03/2026

CARF and crypto in the UK: what changes from 2026

From 2026, the UK will implement the CARF, requiring platforms to report data directly to HMRC and ensuring full transparency for transactions and cash-outs.

04/04/2026

How is crypto staking taxed in the UK? HMRC rules for 2025/26

Staking ETH, SOL, HYPE or earning rewards through an exchange? Learn when Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax apply and how to report your 2025/26 rewards.

04/04/2026

How HMRC treats DeFi activities in the UK (2025 update)

How HMRC taxes DeFi lending, staking and liquidity in the UK. Current rules trigger CGT on disposals; proposals may shift to income-only returns.

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