#2026/197Scotland Sets 1 July 2026 Start Date for Core Digital Asset Rules
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Scotland will bring the main legal rules on digital assets into force on 1 July 2026. The provisions define what counts as a digital asset, explain how digital assets are treated under Scots law, and set rules on ownership, acquisition, and control. The change matters for businesses, investors, platforms, advisers, and anyone handling cryptoassets or other digital assets in Scotland. It gives clearer legal footing for questions such as who owns a digital asset, how ownership can be gained, and what it means to control one.
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Key Changes
- Sets 1 July 2026 as the start date for key parts of Scotland's Digital Assets Act
- Brings into force rules defining digital assets and their legal nature under Scots law
- Starts rules on ownership, acquisition of ownership, and control of digital assets
Affected Parties
Businesses handling digital assets in ScotlandCryptoasset platforms and service providers+2 more…
Tags
digital assets,cryptoassets,Scotland…