#2026/12Digital Assets (Scotland) Act 2026
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The Digital Assets (Scotland) Act 2026 defines digital assets as rivalrous entities from electronic systems, impacting how these assets are recognized under Scots law. It presumes ownership for those in control of digital assets unless proven otherwise and outlines how ownership can be acquired, including conditions for good faith transactions. This Act is crucial for businesses dealing with digital assets, offering a clearer legal framework for transactions and property rights.
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Key Changes
- Digital assets defined as rivalrous entities from electronic systems.
- Ownership presumed for those controlling the assets unless proven otherwise.
- Legal framework for good faith acquisition of digital assets outlined.
Obligations
What this law requires
Persons who control a digital asset are presumed to own that asset unless proved otherwise.
Persons in control of digital assets are presumed to own those assets unless proven otherwise.
Transferees of digital assets must ensure that they take possession in good faith and for value to acquire ownership free from defects.
Businesses must ensure that transfers of digital assets are made in good faith and for value to establish ownership.
Control of a digital asset must be established through the ability to initiate transfer or divestiture transactions.