Sam Whitfield
Editor, 178 articles
Sam Whitfield is the pen name used by the editor of Daily Crypto News UK. The editor writes, checks and updates every article published here, with a focus on what crypto rules, tax and prices mean for people in the UK.
A pen name is used so the work is judged on its sources rather than its author. Articles list the primary and reputable sources they rely on, and corrections are made openly (see the corrections policy).
The editor does not hold a financial adviser qualification, and nothing written here is financial advice.
Contact: editor@dailycryptonews.uk
Latest articles
Bitcoin Mini Miners at Home in the UK: Legal, But Do the Numbers Work? (October 2026)
Bitcoin · 24 October 2026 · 6 min read

Why Did Crypto Fall This Week? Bitcoin Below $82,000 Explained in Pounds
Market Analysis · 24 October 2026 · 5 min read

XRP Ledger Stablecoin Compliance Controls: Freeze, Clawback and What They Mean for RLUSD Holders in the UK
Altcoins · 24 October 2026 · 6 min read

Coinbase vs the FCA's Authorised-Venue Rule: Will UK Crypto Users Lose DeFi Access in 2027?
Regulation · 23 October 2026 · 5 min read

The ETH/BTC Ratio Explained: What It Is and Why UK Investors Watch It (October 2026)
Ethereum · 23 October 2026 · 6 min read

The Smarter Web Company (SWC): What Happened in Autumn 2026 and How Its Shares Differ From Owning Bitcoin
Bitcoin · 23 October 2026 · 6 min read

10,092 Complaints and Counting: UK Bank Limits on Crypto Payments, October 2026
Regulation · 23 October 2026 · 6 min read

Citi's Bitcoin Price Prediction for 2027: What $113,000 Means in Pounds
Market Analysis · 22 October 2026 · 6 min read

FCA DeFi Consultation GC26/7: What It Means If You Use DeFi Apps in the UK
DeFi · 22 October 2026 · 6 min read

Is Swapping Crypto for a Stablecoin Taxable in the UK? Yes, and Here's the Maths
Tax & HMRC · 21 October 2026 · 5 min read

Can HMRC Take Your Crypto for Unpaid Tax? What's Law, What's Proposed and Where Private Keys Fit
Tax & HMRC · 20 October 2026 · 5 min read

What Is Quant (QNT)? Why the London Crypto Token Tripled, and the Risks for UK Buyers
Altcoins · 17 October 2026 · 5 min read
