UK tax office publishes first crypto capital gains data

HM Revenue & Customs published the first-ever breakdown of crypto capital gains in the U.K., showing 17,600 taxpayers reported $1.87 billion in profits during the 2024-2025 tax year. The data reveals 240 taxpayers each made more than $1.3 million from crypto holdings in fiscal 2025, according to CoinDesk.

• The new figures give the first official view of how much U.K. taxpayers are earning from digital assets.
• The disclosures come as the tax office steps up reporting around crypto gains.