UK Government Responds to The Treasury Committee: disagrees with recommendation on treating crypto trading as gambling
In a May report, a cross-party Committee of MPs proposed the regulation of consumer trading in unbacked crypto as a form of gambling. Unbacked cryptoassets, commonly known as cryptocurrencies, lack support from any underlying asset. Notably, Bitcoin and Ether comprise the majority share of the crypto market. The Committee’s decision to classify retail trading in […]
Treasury Committee launches inquiry into crypto-assets
Original Source: UK Treasury The Treasury Committee today calls for written evidence as it launches a new inquiry into crypto-assets. Inquiry: The crypto-asset industry Treasury Committee In the inquiry, the Committee will explore the role of crypto-assets in the UK, as well as the opportunities and risks they bring to consumers and businesses. The Committee […]