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ARTICLE · 12 NOVEMBER 2025

Decoding Digital Distress: On The Insolvency Service's Crypto Specialist

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The world of digital assets has long been viewed as a ‘Wild West' of sorts; a decentralised frontier operating outside the scope of traditional legal and financial systems.

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The world of digital assets has long been viewed as a 'Wild West' of sorts; a decentralised frontier operating outside the scope of traditional legal and financial systems. The appointment of the UK Insolvency Service's first dedicated crypto specialist, however, signals a notable shift and shows that the UK's insolvency regime aims to truly adapt to the realities of our new digital economy, with significant value in the blockchain and tokens. It is a clear indication that the perceived complexity and novelty of cryptocurrency will no longer serve as a shield from the rigours of insolvency law, with significant implications for the entire insolvency and legal landscape.

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