Crypto in the UK is no longer being invited to innovate around the edges. “Instead of treating crypto as an exception, it is being treated as financial infrastructure. UK crypto ownership has reportedly declined from 12 percent to 8 percent of the population. By fixing a commencement date and publishing a comprehensive consultation, it has removed the ambiguity that has lingered since the early “crypto hub” narrative. For investors, it marks the point at which UK crypto exposure begins to resemble regulated financial infrastructure rather than frontier risk.

Source: dna December 31, 2025 07:22 UTC