The United Kingdom has codified digital assets as a distinct category of personal property, ending years of legal ambiguity. The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on December 2, officially becoming law.
The act creates a third category of property, legally protecting holdings like
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and stablecoins. This statutory clarity replaces a system of inconsistent, case-by-case court rulings. The new framework provides clear rules for ownership, theft, and inheritance of digital assets. It also defines how they are handled in bankruptcy and litigation.
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