On the Record by Bitcoin Policy UK

← On the Record by Bitcoin Policy UK23. Jan. · 27 Min.

Response to HM Treasury on Cryptoassets Regulation Part 1

Response to HM Treasury on Cryptoassets Regulation Part 123. Jan.27 Min.

In this episode, we present an audio version of Part 1 of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to HM Treasury on Cryptoassets Regulation, originally published on 26 April 2023. This submission sets out a clear and principled framework for how cryptoassets should be regulated in the UK, starting with a crucial distinction that policymakers too often ignore: Bitcoin is fundamentally different from all other cryptoassets. The paper argues that regulation should focus on activities and intermediaries, no...