UK’s Latest Budget Spares Crypto from Punitive Tax, Aligns Rates with Standard Assets

• Freeze Confirmed: The 2025 Budget keeps crypto taxes at 18-24%, avoiding the new levies hitting savings and dividends.
• No Super-Tax: The Treasury rejected fears of a 45% income tax alignment, cementing crypto as a capital asset.
• Competitive Edge: Ripple and Gemini execs praise the stability, noting the UK rate is nearly half of Spain’s proposed 47%.

The UK Treasury’s “Autumn Budget 2025” has delivered a verdict of legitimacy for the cryptocurrency sector. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised the headline Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates to 18% (basic) and 24% (higher), the industry has largely exhaled in relief. 

By refusing to impose a widely feared “crypto super-tax” or align rates with Income Tax (up to 45%), the government has officially classified crypto as a standard financial asset.

How Does the U.K.’s Latest Budget Impact the Crypto Market 

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