The UK government has made a significant announcement, allowing investors to include cryptocurrency ETPs within tax-advantaged individual savings accounts (ISAs) and pension funds.

This decision comes alongside the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) recent lifting of its ban on retail investors purchasing crypto ETPs, although retail access is expected to remain limited for the time being due to regulatory delays.

New Regulations Allow Crypto ETPs In ISA

Starting from April 6, 2026, crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) will be classified as qualifying investments for the Innovative Finance ISA, a type of ISA that has seen limited consumer uptake and is not protected by the UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

This shift is a crucial step towards normalizing digital assets

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