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Posted Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:45:41 GMT by bobthebuilder
I'm trying to understand how the process of wrapped crypto assets should be treated in the context of CGT. For example, I have 1BTC and wish to use it on the Ethereum blockchain by converting the BTC token into a WBTC. I am not technically disposing of it as such and merely moving it from one blockchain to another, and the conversion is always 1:1, minus transaction fees. Is there any guidance available on whether this would generate a taxable event, other than the tx fee component?
Posted Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:53:29 GMT by HMRC Admin 19 Response
Hi,
Please have a look at the guidance here:
CRYPTO22100 - Cryptoassets for individuals: Capital Gains Tax: what is a disposal
Thank you.
Posted Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:03:44 GMT by bobthebuilder
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