The CryptoUK & AssetPass Digital Legacy Roundtable on 13 March 2024 brought together industry experts, legal professionals, and policymakers for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and implications of digital legacy. Hosted in partnership with AssetPass and Travers Smith, the roundtable explored the legal, tax, and consumer protection issues surrounding the inheritance and transfer of digital assets in the UK.

Attendees examined the current legal barriers preventing families from accessing a deceased person’s digital assets and discussed potential solutions to influence policy and regulatory change. Key topics included probate and succession challenges, tax considerations, data privacy, and consumer protection, alongside the risks of inaction in an increasingly digital society.

The event provided a valuable platform for collaboration and thought leadership, with participants helping to shape practical recommendations to address this growing issue. The discussions underscored the need for industry-wide cooperation to develop clearer frameworks for managing digital assets posthumously.