HMRC Cryptocurrency Reporting
This page explains — in plain English — how UK crypto reporting generally works and how clean wallet separation can make your records clearer and more private while staying fully compliant.
1) Overview
HMRC treats most cryptoasset disposals (e.g., selling, swapping, spending) as taxable events. Individuals may owe Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on gains; some activities (like professional trading or certain rewards) may be subject to Income Tax. Centralised exchanges and certain service providers may share information with tax authorities under international transparency standards. This page does not provide tax advice — it simply highlights why organised wallet flows matter.
2) What information might be reported to HMRC?
Account identifiers
When using KYC platforms, personal details can be associated with deposits/withdrawals.
Balances & transactions
Platforms may share summaries that help authorities match reported gains with on‑chain activity.
Cross‑border standards
Global frameworks (such as the OECD’s Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework) are intended to standardise information-sharing between jurisdictions.
Important: exact obligations vary by platform and may evolve. Always check official guidance or speak to a professional adviser.
3) Why wallet hygiene still matters (and helps compliance)
- Clear audit trail: Separating wallets for investing, DeFi, trading, NFTs, and income makes your records easier to reconcile.
- Private but transparent: You maintain personal privacy on‑chain while keeping exportable logs for your accountant.
- Fewer errors: Clean flows reduce accidental double‑counting or missing lots when calculating CGT.
4) A simple, compliant wallet structure
- Main treasury: long‑term holdings.
- Operational wallet(s): day‑to‑day activity (trading, DeFi, NFTs).
- Income wallet: staking/mining/creator income.
- Periodic consolidation: use SolanaBlender to move funds between roles while keeping each role de‑linked on‑chain.
You can provide your accountant with internal logs of these moves; on‑chain links remain minimised for privacy.
5) How SolanaBlender supports accurate record‑keeping
Session logs
Keep a private record of session IDs, timestamps, and amounts, which you can reconcile with your own books.
Clean separation
Route funds via fresh wallets so personal, business, and experimental activity don’t contaminate each other.
Optional rotation
Rotate addresses periodically to reduce noise in public explorers while keeping internal records intact.
6) Helpful resources
- GOV.UK – HMRC Cryptoassets Manual
- GOV.UK – Capital Gains Tax overview
- OECD – Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)
Links are for general information only. Always verify the latest official guidance.
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