UK Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 receives Royal Assent

What happened: The UK moved to clarify the legal treatment of digital assets by confirming recognition of a “third category” of personal property capable of accommodating certain digital assets.

Why it matters for DEPI: Legal recognition of “digital assets as property” is a necessary step—but it still doesn’t guarantee operational continuity. Ownership theories don’t automatically translate into cross-platform discovery, credential-safe administration, or enforceable delegation/succession inside technical systems. This is a strong global signal that property law is evolving—yet standards are still required to make continuity work in practice.

Link: https://lawcom.gov.uk/news/the-property-digital-assets-etc-act-2025-has-received-royal-assent

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