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Legal Aspects of Cryptocurrency in the UK

Legal Aspects of Cryptocurrency in the UK

Author: Blake O'Donnell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional (formerly Tottel Publishing)
ISBN: 9781526528902
Published In: February 2024
Format: Paperback , 352 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Covering all topics related to cryptocurrency, including its definition, regulatory issues, and taxation, this is a comprehensive guide to the legal framework surrounding cryptocurrency in the UK.

The book provides an introduction to cryptocurrency and its background, explaining the technology behind it, the different types of cryptocurrency, and how it is used in the UK. It focuses on regulatory issues related to cryptocurrency, including the various laws and regulations that govern its use and the challenges that arise due to its decentralised nature. It discusses the taxation of cryptocurrency in the UK, including the rules for capital gains tax and income tax, as well as addressing the challenges that arise when dealing with cryptocurrency taxation due to the anonymity of users and the difficulty of tracking transactions. Covering other legal issues related to cryptocurrency, such as its use in money laundering and terrorist financing, it also analyses the legal challenges that arise when dealing with disputes related to cryptocurrency, such as theft or fraud.

Part I: Introduction to Cryptocurrency
1. Definition of Cryptocurrency
2. Brief History of Cryptocurrency
3. Blockchain Technology
4. Types of Cryptocurrencies

Part II: Regulatory Framework
5. Overview of UK Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency
6. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Cryptocurrency
7. Cryptocurrency and Money Laundering Regulations
8. Taxation of Cryptocurrency in the UK
9. Cryptocurrency Derivatives and Exchange Traded Notes

Part III: Legal Challenges
10. Contractual Issues and Smart Contracts
11. Intellectual Property Issues
12. Cryptocurrency Fraud and Theft
13. International Legal Challenges
14. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Part IV: Legal Landscape of Specific Cryptocurrencies
15. Bitcoin
16. Ethereum
17. Ripple
18. Stablecoins

Part V: Future of Cryptocurrency
19. Legal and Regulatory Outlook
20. Future of Cryptocurrency

Part VI: Conclusion
21. Key Takeaways