Unveiling the 2023 JRR Tolkien £2 Coin: A Detailed Review
In the world of numismatics, the release of the 2023 J.R.R. Tolkien £2 coin has sparked a renewed appreciation for the literary giant behind such epics as “The Lord of the Rings.” Bearing the iconic Tolkien monogram encircled by runes, this piece is a tribute to the author whose narratives have transcended time, offering a...
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GOV.UK Wallet: what the digital Veteran Card and driving-licence trial mean for UK verifiable credentials
The GOV.UK Wallet is a government project for storing and presenting digital government documents through the GOV.UK One Login app. The digital HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is available to eligible users. The digital driving licence has been tested privately, but it is not a general public release. The wider wallet is still being built...
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From crypto mining to AI compute: what the UK Compute Roadmap 2026 means for underused mining sites
A former Bitcoin mining site may have useful infrastructure for another high-power workload. That does not make it an AI data centre, and it does not mean the Government will pay crypto miners to switch business. The UK Compute Roadmap sets out a public and private plan for expanding AI computing capacity.[1] It includes up...
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Crypto on a lasting power of attorney: why a property-and-financial-affairs LPA needs a UK-specific digital-assets schedule
If you want someone to manage your crypto when you cannot make decisions, the useful document is usually a property and financial affairs lasting power of attorney (LPA), not a health and welfare LPA. In England and Wales, this type of LPA can cover decisions about money and property and can be used as soon...
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Crypto in an estate: what the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 means for executors and administrators
The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 gives the courts a clearer legal framework for treating some digital assets, including crypto-tokens and NFTs, as personal property. It received Royal Assent on 2 December 2025.[1] That matters when an estate includes crypto. It does not give an executor an automatic way into an exchange account or...
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Deepfake detection in the UK: what the ICO’s 2026 AI plan, the FCA AI Lab and the Home Office Fraud Strategy actually fund
The UK does not have a single public deepfake detector that can tell you whether a video, voice note or screenshot is genuine. The current public programmes do different jobs. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is setting expectations for responsible AI and auditing some uses of biometrics. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is giving financial-services...
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Everything changes on 25 October 2027: the FCA and Bank of England’s final cryptoasset rules in plain English
Slug: everything-changes-25-october-2027-fca-bank-england-final-cryptoasset-rules Meta description: What the UK’s 25 October 2027 cryptoasset regime changes, what is already final, what remains proposed and what users should check. Last checked: 24 September 2026 The short answer 25 October 2027 is the date the UK’s new cryptoasset regime is expected to come into force. The date is tied to...
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Stealing from the seizure wallet: how the NCA and CPS followed 50 Bitcoin through Bitcoin Fog
A former National Crime Agency officer stole 50 Bitcoin from cryptocurrency seized during a dark-web investigation. The coins were moved through Bitcoin Fog, a mixing service intended to make the trail harder to follow. Investigators later connected the transfers to devices, account records and card spending. Paul Chowles pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five...
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An AI-generated crypto transaction screenshot is not what it looks like: UK evidence rules after MoJ and Ayinde
Slug: ai-generated-crypto-transaction-screenshot-uk-evidence Meta description: A screenshot is not proof of a crypto payment. See what UK evidence work after the MoJ review and Ayinde means for checking disputed records. An AI-generated crypto transaction screenshot is not what it looks like: UK evidence rules after MoJ and Ayinde An AI-generated or edited screenshot is an image...
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How to check whether a UK crypto firm is registered
How to check whether a UK crypto firm is registered Before responding to a crypto promotion or sending information to a firm, check the firm’s details on the Financial Services Register. A search result alone is not enough: the name, contact details and permissions should match the firm that contacted you. FCA registration is not...
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Do you need to report cryptoasset gains or income to HMRC?
Do you need to report cryptoasset gains or income to HMRC? You may need to report cryptoasset activity to HMRC when you dispose of tokens or receive them as income. The answer depends on what happened, how the tokens were received and the rules for the relevant tax year. This is a general guide, not...
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How to identify silver UK coins by date and denomination
How to identify silver UK coins by date and denomination A coin’s colour is not enough to prove that it is silver. Identification should start with the denomination, monarch, date, design and the official specification for that issue. Older British coins can be associated with silver, but the metal used depends on the coin, period...
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Can you still use King Charles III and Elizabeth II coins?
Can you still use King Charles III and Elizabeth II coins? Yes. King Charles III and Elizabeth II coins can appear together in UK circulation. The change of monarch does not make every earlier coin unusable overnight. The Royal Mint has released King Charles III coins alongside final Elizabeth II issues. Its published release describes...
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