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Cryptoassets firms will be backed to innovate and grow under plans to make the UK a global destination for digital assets and attract more investment.
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) launches first major cryptocurrency investigation into suspected fraud.
Owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law.
SFO has frozen £10,865.76 in Bitcoin and £289.30 in USDC (value at the time of freezing) in cryptocurrency belonging to Arena TV's CEO, Richard Yeowart.
Financial networks utilised by Russia to soften the blow of western sanctions are today being targeted by the UK.
Changes support innovation while cracking down on fraudsters
Find out about tax when you buy, sell or receive cryptoassets (also called 'cryptocurrency') such as bitcoin.
The Insolvency Service investigated complaints made to Action Fraud from people in Estonia, Mauritania, Iran, New Zealand, Poland and Romania.
Director also obtained two Covid loans when companies were only entitled to one
Find out when and how you'll need to report to HMRC under the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF).
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