The UK government plans to change how eligible stablecoins are taxed. Under draft legislation published on 13 July 2026, disposals of eligible stablecoins by individuals and trustees would become exempt from Capital Gains Tax from 6 April 2027. Certain qualifying returns from eligible stablecoins would also be treated as savings income for Income Tax purposes.…

The UK government has published draft legislation that would change the Capital Gains Tax treatment of certain cryptoasset lending, borrowing and liquidity pool transactions. The new rules are intended to apply from 6 April 2027. They are designed to defer Capital Gains Tax in certain circumstances until there is an economic disposal of the cryptoasset,…