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1. Response to FCA Discussion Paper DP25/1 – Regulating Cryptoasset Activities
Published 21 June 2025. This paper covers issues such as trading platforms, DeFi activity, onboarding hurdles, and authorisation. It highlights the regulatory obstacles that limit Bitcoin access in the UK and push innovation offshore.
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2. Response to FCA Discussion Paper DP24/4 – Admissions, Disclosures and Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets
Published 7 March 2025. This paper addresses how cryptoasset services should be treated under UK financial promotions, disclosure rules and governance frameworks. It reinforces the need to distinguish Bitcoin as monetary infrastructure.
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3. Guidance on the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF)
Published 16 January 2025. This technical paper offers analysis and policy recommendations regarding HMRC’s crypto tax reporting regime (CARF) including transparency obligations on cryptoasset transactions. It clarifies how Bitcoin differs from tokenised assets in compliance expectations.
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4. Open Letter Response to the City Minister on Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for the UK
Published 13 March 2025. This response proposes how a UK based Bitcoin strategic reserve could function in alignment with national financial infrastructure strategy.
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