Asset explainers
Quick answer: Digital Assets UK's Asset explainers section has 9 plain-English guides covering bitcoin, ethereum, stablecoins and other tokens — with links to official sources. Individual guides show their own review dates. This is free, independent general information, not financial advice.
Plain-English introductions to Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, NFTs and other token types under UK law.
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Bitcoin
What bitcoin is, how UK tax and FCA rules apply, and what to know before buying BTC in the United Kingdom.
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Ethereum
What ether (ETH) is, staking considerations for UK tax, and how FCA rules apply to Ethereum-related services.
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Stablecoins
What stablecoins are, how the Bank of England and FCA approach regulation, and UK tax when swapping stablecoins.
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NFTs
Non-fungible tokens in the UK — tax on buying and selling NFTs, FCA perimeter issues, and copyright basics.
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XRP
What XRP is, how UK tax applies, and what to check before buying through an FCA-registered platform.
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Solana
What Solana is, staking tax considerations, and UK regulatory context for SOL holders.
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Digital pound
What the Bank of England's digital pound proposal is, how it differs from crypto, and the current consultation status.
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Tokenised securities
When digital tokens represent shares or bonds, FCA regulation applies — and tax follows the underlying asset.
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Stablecoin risks
Why stablecoins can fail despite ‘stable’ marketing — TerraUSD, reserves and upcoming UK rules.
Individual guide dates appear on their pages. Rates and allowances trace to our rates & thresholds data, checked September 2026.