【微特稿】英国投资平台警告：比特币不是资产

Core Viewpoint - A major UK trading platform warns that cryptocurrencies should not be included in investment portfolios as they do not qualify as assets [1] Regulatory Changes - On the 8th, the UK lifted a long-standing ban on retail investors participating in cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs), which are debt instruments linked to specific assets [1] - The new regulations allow investors to hold crypto ETNs in stocks and shares individual savings accounts, with a tax-free allowance of up to £20,000 (approximately $26,614) per year [1] Company Position - Hargreaves Lansdown, the largest retail investment platform in the UK, issued a warning urging retail investors to exercise caution regarding cryptocurrencies [1] - The company maintains that Bitcoin is not an asset class and lacks the characteristics necessary to be included in growth or income investment portfolios, stating it has no intrinsic value [1]