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Royal Assent on Dec.

2, 2025 formally recognized digital assets as personal property.

Statute codifies a new class beyond “things in possession/action,” ending case-by-case ambiguity.

Market expects clearer rules for ownership, theft recovery, inheritance, insolvency, and litigation handling.

The United Kingdom has codified digital assets as a distinct category of personal property, ending years of legal ambiguity. The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on December 2, officially becoming law.

The act creates a third category of property, legally protecting holdings like BTC $92 805 24h volatility: 6.2% Market cap: $1.85 T Vol. 24h: $90.62 B and stablecoins. This statutory clarity replaces a system of inconsistent, ca

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