CryptoLens Blog
Practical guides on crypto tax, portfolio management, DeFi, and trading strategies — written for UK investors.
I Got an HMRC Crypto Nudge Letter — What to Do (UK Guide)
What an HMRC crypto nudge letter means, why you received it, and a step-by-step response plan to avoid penalties and declare correctly.
20 April 2026
MetaMask Tax UK — How to Calculate CGT on DeFi Activity (2025/26)
A practical UK tax guide for MetaMask users: swaps, LP fees, airdrops, gas, and how to generate an HMRC-compliant Capital Gains Tax report.
20 April 2026
Binance UK Tax Report for HMRC — Complete 2025/26 Guide
How to export your full Binance transaction history, generate an HMRC-compliant UK tax report, and file your Self Assessment for tax year 2025/26.
20 April 2026
Kraken UK Tax Report: Get Your HMRC Crypto Summary for 2025/26
Exporting your Kraken transaction history for UK Self Assessment. Covers ledgers, trade history, staking, and how to apply Section 104 pooling correctly.
20 April 2026
Coinbase UK Tax Report: Export Guide for HMRC 2025/26
Step-by-step guide to exporting your Coinbase transaction history for UK Self Assessment. Handle gains, staking rewards, and learning rewards the HMRC way.
20 April 2026
UK Crypto Self Assessment Deadline: 31 January 2027 Complete Guide
The 2025/26 UK tax year ended 5 April 2026. Your crypto Self Assessment is due by 31 January 2027. Full timeline, what to include, penalties for late filing.
20 April 2026
Crypto Inheritance Tax UK: What Happens to Your Crypto When You Die
How Inheritance Tax applies to cryptocurrency in the UK. Valuation rules, the nil-rate band, practical estate planning tips, and how to ensure your crypto can actually be accessed by heirs.
20 April 2026
XRP and Ripple Tax in the UK: Complete 2025/26 Guide
How HMRC taxes XRP in the UK. Capital gains on XRP sales, income from Ripple staking, how to calculate your liability, and reporting deadlines.
20 April 2026
HMRC Crypto Penalties: What Happens If You Don't Report?
The consequences of not reporting cryptocurrency gains to HMRC. Penalties, interest charges, and what to do if you have previously under-reported.
20 April 2026
Can You Put Crypto in an ISA? UK Rules Explained
Crypto and ISAs in the UK — what the rules currently say, why you cannot hold Bitcoin in a Stocks and Shares ISA, and what alternatives exist for tax-efficient crypto investing.
20 April 2026
Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax UK: What You Owe in 2025/26
How Capital Gains Tax applies to Bitcoin in the UK. HMRC rules, rates, allowances, and how to calculate your CGT liability on BTC sales.
20 April 2026
Is Crypto Staking Taxable in the UK? (2025/26 Rules)
How HMRC taxes staking rewards, validator income, and liquid staking tokens like stETH. Clear UK rules with worked examples.
12 April 2025
How Are Crypto Airdrops Taxed in the UK?
HMRC rules on crypto airdrops, including free tokens, hard forks, and promotional drops. When you owe income tax vs capital gains.
11 April 2025
How to Calculate Crypto Tax in the UK (2025/26 Guide)
A step-by-step guide to calculating Capital Gains Tax on cryptocurrency in the UK, including HMRC rules, allowances, and common pitfalls.
10 April 2025
Best Crypto Tax Software for UK Investors (2025 Comparison)
Compare the top crypto tax tools for UK taxpayers including CryptoLens, Koinly, CoinTracker, and others. Features, pricing, and HMRC compliance.
9 April 2025
How to Read Etherscan: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to use Etherscan to check wallet balances, verify transactions, and investigate smart contracts. Step-by-step for beginners.
8 April 2025
What Is Ethereum Gas? Fees Explained Simply
Understand Ethereum gas fees, how they work, why they spike, and practical tips to pay less on every transaction.
8 April 2025
What Is DeFi? Decentralised Finance Explained for Beginners
A plain-English guide to DeFi: lending, borrowing, liquidity pools, yield farming, and how to get started safely.
7 April 2025
UK Crypto Capital Gains Tax Rates 2025/26: Complete Guide
Current CGT rates for crypto in the UK, annual allowances, and how to calculate exactly what you owe HMRC on your crypto profits.
6 April 2025
Section 104 Share Pooling for Crypto: How HMRC Calculates Cost Basis
How the Section 104 pooling method works for crypto tax in the UK, with worked examples showing how HMRC calculates your cost basis.
5 April 2025
Dollar-Cost Averaging Crypto: Does DCA Actually Work?
Learn what dollar-cost averaging is, see real historical data on DCA vs lump-sum investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum, and decide if DCA is right for you.
5 April 2025
Solana vs Ethereum: Which Blockchain Should You Use in 2025?
An honest comparison of Solana and Ethereum — speed, fees, ecosystem, security, and which is better for different use cases.
4 April 2025
What Are Layer 2 Blockchains? Arbitrum, Optimism, Base Explained
Understand Layer 2 scaling solutions: how rollups work, why they matter, and which L2 to choose for the lowest fees.
3 April 2025
Tax-Loss Harvesting for Crypto in the UK: A Complete Guide
Learn how to legally reduce your crypto tax bill by strategically realising losses, while staying within HMRC rules.
3 April 2025
How to Diversify Your Crypto Portfolio: A UK Investor's Guide
Practical strategies for crypto portfolio diversification including asset allocation, correlation, and risk management for UK investors.
2 April 2025
How to Spot Crypto Scams: Red Flags Every Investor Should Know
Protect yourself from rug pulls, phishing, Ponzi schemes, and fake token scams. Practical red flags and verification steps.
1 April 2025
Is Crypto Mining Taxable in the UK? HMRC Rules Explained
How HMRC taxes crypto mining income, whether as a hobby or business. Allowable deductions, reporting requirements, and practical examples.
30 March 2025
Best Crypto Wallets for UK Investors in 2025
Compare hot wallets, cold wallets, and hardware wallets for UK crypto investors. Security features, supported chains, and recommendations.
28 March 2025
Best Crypto Portfolio Tracker in 2025
A comparison of the top crypto portfolio trackers in 2025, including features, pricing, and which one suits different types of investors.
28 March 2025
What Is Impermanent Loss? The DeFi Risk Nobody Talks About
A clear explanation of impermanent loss in DeFi liquidity pools, with formulas, examples, and how to minimise it.
26 March 2025
The Biggest Crypto Fumbles: Coins People Sold Too Early
Stories of the most painful early crypto sells in history, plus how to check your own wallet for fumbles you might not know about.
25 March 2025
How to Report Crypto on Your UK Self Assessment Tax Return
Step-by-step guide to reporting cryptocurrency on HMRC Self Assessment, including which boxes to fill in and common mistakes.
24 March 2025
Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Into Crypto: Does It Actually Work?
Analyse whether DCA beats lump-sum investing for crypto. Historical data, psychological benefits, and how to set up a DCA plan.
22 March 2025
Crypto Income Tax UK: Mining, Staking, Airdrops & Employment
Complete guide to when crypto is taxed as income rather than capital gains in the UK. Rates, thresholds, and reporting requirements.
20 March 2025
How to Track Your DeFi Positions Across Chains
A practical guide to monitoring liquidity pools, staking, lending, and yield farming positions across multiple blockchains.
20 March 2025
What Are Wrapped Tokens? WETH, WBTC, and stETH Explained
Understand wrapped tokens, why they exist, how they work, and the tax implications of wrapping and unwrapping crypto in the UK.
18 March 2025
Crypto Bear Market Strategies: How to Survive and Profit
Practical strategies for navigating a crypto bear market, including DCA, yield farming, tax-loss harvesting, and portfolio positioning.
16 March 2025
How to Track Your NFT Portfolio Value
Learn how to accurately value your NFT collection, track floor prices, and understand the metrics that matter for NFT investors.
15 March 2025
UK Crypto Regulations 2025: What Investors Need to Know
Current UK cryptocurrency regulations, FCA rules, Travel Rule requirements, and upcoming changes that affect crypto investors and businesses.
14 March 2025
How to Track Crypto Across Multiple Blockchains
Practical guide to managing a multi-chain crypto portfolio. Tools, strategies, and how to keep track of tokens across Ethereum, Solana, and L2s.
12 March 2025
How to Track Crypto Profit and Loss (P&L) Accurately
Methods for calculating real crypto P&L including unrealised gains, cost basis tracking, and why exchange P&L numbers can be wrong.
10 March 2025
Crypto Whale Watching: Why Big Wallets Matter
Understand why tracking large crypto wallets (whales) can give you an edge, and how to interpret whale movements without falling for traps.
10 March 2025
Ethereum Staking After The Merge: How It Works and What It Earns
How Ethereum Proof of Stake works, current staking yields, validator requirements, and the easiest ways to stake ETH in 2025.
8 March 2025
Gifting Crypto in the UK: Tax Rules for Giving and Receiving
How HMRC treats crypto gifts, spousal transfers, inheritance, and charitable donations. Tax planning strategies for UK crypto holders.
6 March 2025
HMRC Crypto Reporting: What You Need to Know
Everything UK crypto holders need to know about reporting to HMRC, including deadlines, penalties, and how to stay compliant.
5 March 2025
NFT Tax in the UK: How HMRC Treats Non-Fungible Tokens
Complete UK tax guide for NFTs covering buying, selling, minting, royalties, and gaming NFTs. HMRC rules with practical examples.
4 March 2025
How to Claim Crypto Losses on Your UK Tax Return
Turn your crypto losses into tax savings. How to report, carry forward, and offset losses against gains under HMRC rules.
2 March 2025