Legal Aspects of Cryptocurrency in the UK / Blake O'Donnell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Donnell, Blake, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cryptocurrencies--Law and legislation--Great Britain.

Cryptocurrencies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (351 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2024.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Professional, 2024.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

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. This title: - Introduces cryptocurrency and its background, explaining the technology behind it, the different types of cryptocurrency, and how it is used in the UK - Focuses on regulatory issues related to cryptocurrency, including the laws and regulations that govern its use and the challenges that arise due to its decentralised nature - 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 due to the difficulty of tracking transactions and users - Covers the use of cryptocurrency in money laundering and terrorist financing - Analyses the legal challenges that arise when dealing with disputes related to cryptocurrency, such as theft or fraud An essential resource for legal practitioners, policymakers, and academics interested in understanding the legal framework surrounding cryptocurrency in the UK, it answers questions such as: - What is the legal status of cryptocurrency in the UK? - How are cryptocurrencies taxed in the UK? - What are the legal and regulatory risks associated with cryptocurrency? - How can businesses and individuals comply with UK regulatory requirements related to cryptocurrency? - What is the future of cryptocurrency in the UK, and how will legal and regulatory developments impact the industry? This is an essential resource for legal practitioners, policymakers, and academics interested in understanding the legal framework surrounding cryptocurrency in the UK. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Cyber Law online service.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781526528933

1526528932

9781526528919

1526528916

9781526528926

1526528924

OCLC:

1424750790