The UK says it wants innovation in digital payments, but current tax rules still ...

2026-06-07 09:59:36 UTC

The UK says it wants innovation in digital payments, but current tax rules still treat everyday Bitcoin spending as a capital gains event.

Our response to HMRC argues that if stablecoins deserve lighter treatment as payment instruments, Bitcoin should not be excluded from the same logic.

The audio version is now live.

https://fountain.fm/episode/3JBYV0xdBP2msy5BsdCX

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