Bitcoin

Angela Rayner's tax settlement and the ensuing leadership speculation add to a narrative of political instability in the UK, which historically correlates with increased demand for non-sovereign stores of value like Bitcoin during periods of fiat uncertainty. However, the effect is muted given the UK's limited direct crypto regulatory footprint compared to the US or EU.

Angela Rayner has settled her tax affairs, and BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman discusses potential implications for a Labour leadership contest.