The UK Just Opened the Door to Bitcoin ETNs. Here’s What It Means - with Ray Dillet from Bitwise

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In this session, we turn to one of the most significant developments in the Bitcoin space here in the UK right now; the arrival of Bitcoin ETNs, or Exchange Traded Notes.

For many, these instruments represent the bridge between traditional finance and the Bitcoin world — a way for institutions and retail investors to gain exposure within the existing regulatory framework.

The discussion begins with a look at how UK regulation has evolved, what differentiates ETNs, ETFs, and ETPs, and how these products actually work under the hood.Ray from Bitwise talks through the mechanics of their Bitcoin ETNs; why physical backing matters and how they’re structured.

From there, the conversation widens into tax implications, regulatory hurdles, and what institutional adoption really looks like in practice.It’s a fascinating look at how Bitcoin is moving from the fringes into mainstream investment portfolios not just as a speculative asset, but as a credible, regulated product.

Plenty of discussion about the pros, cons and considerations of self custody versus buying 'paper Bitcoin' within and ISA or a SIPP.