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UK Passes Landmark Digital Assets Act: What It Means for Crypto, NFTs, and Ownership Rights
In this episode, we break down the United Kingdom’s groundbreaking Property (Digital Assets etc) Act, a new law that officially recognizes cryptocurrencies and NFTs as their own distinct class of property. This legislative shift modernizes centuries-old property definitions, carving out a third category beyond physical goods and traditional financial claims.
We explore why this matters for investors, creators, and everyday users. Crypto industry groups are already celebrating the act for strengthening consumer protection, clarifying digital ownership, and enabling legal recovery of stolen or fraudulently obtained assets. While UK courts had previously treated digital assets as property on a case-by-case basis, this statute cements that status once and for all—bringing long-awaited certainty to the digital economy.
Tune in to understand how this law could reshape crypto regulation, digital ownership, and the future of Web3.
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