Is Bitcoin Mining Legal in the UK? Tax, Theft and the FCA
Is bitcoin mining legal in the UK? What HMRC's manual says about taxing mined coins, where electricity theft starts, and where the FCA's line falls.
Enforcement
Is Coinbase Safe? FCA Status, FSCS and a £3.5m Fine
Is Coinbase safe for UK users? What the FCA authorises its UK entity to do, what the 2024 £3.5m fine was for, and why the FSCS does not cover your balance.
Are Crypto ATMs Legal in the UK?
Running a crypto ATM in the UK without FCA registration is a crime. What the law says, the enforcement record, and what the FCA tells users.