The basics
Quick answer: Digital Assets UK's The basics section has 3 plain-English guides covering digital assets and crypto for beginners — with links to official sources. Individual guides show their own review dates. This is free, independent general information, not financial advice.
New to digital assets? Start here — plain-English explanations with no jargon.
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What are digital assets?
A plain-English introduction for people who have never owned crypto — what digital assets are, everyday examples, and what makes them different from money in your bank.
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Words explained
Blockchain, wallet, exchange, NFT and other terms explained simply for UK readers with no crypto background.
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Should you invest?
FCA-aligned checklist — debt, emergency fund, FOMO and whether crypto fits your situation.
Individual guide dates appear on their pages. Rates and allowances trace to our rates & thresholds data, checked September 2026.