The UK government introduced new legislation on 12 September 2024 aimed at clarifying the legal status of cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and carbon credits under domestic law.
The proposed Property Bill seeks to define these digital assets as "personal property" and create a specific legal category for them, classifying digital assets such as Bitcoin and NFTs as "things" under UK property law.
By establishing this new category, the government aims to provide legal protection for owners and businesses dealing with digital assets, which could aid judges in handling complicated disputes involving these assets.
According to Heidi Alexander, Labour MP and Minister of State, the bill is essential to ensuring that the UK remains a global leader in the cryptocurrency sector, as it will bring clarity to complex property cases.
The proposed law is expected to address situations where digital holdings are disputed in legal proceedings, including cases related to asset division during divorces or other settlements.
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