#DigitalAssetBill The Digital Asset Bill, formally known as the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill, is a proposed law in the UK that aims to provide legal clarity on digital assets like cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and carbon credits. Here's what you need to know¹ ²:
- *Key Provisions:*$BNB
- *Third Category of Property*: The bill introduces a third category of personal property, recognizing digital assets as a distinct type of property that doesn't fit into traditional categories of "things in possession" (tangible objects) or "things in action" (rights-based assets like debts or shares).
- *Legal Protection*: The bill provides legal protection to owners of digital assets, making it easier to deal with cases involving disputed ownership, settlements, or fraud.
- *Clarity in Complex Cases*: The bill aims to bring clarity to complex property cases involving digital holdings, such as divorce cases or disputes over digital assets.
- *Progress:*
- *Introduced in Parliament*: The bill was introduced in the House of Lords in September 2024 and has undergone several stages, including the committee stage.
- *Law Commission's Role*: The bill is based on the Law Commission's recommendations, which concluded that certain digital assets, including crypto-tokens and NFTs, are capable of attracting personal property rights.
- *Impact:*
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