X users discuss DeFi trends in October 2026, including altcoin breakouts and the upcoming UK Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF), which will require exchanges to share transaction data with HMRC starting in 2027. Crypto holders face new tax reporting requirements, with a £3,000 annual exemption and penalties for non-compliance.
The UK has implemented a new vaping tax of £2.20 per 10ml of liquid and introduced a duty stamp scheme to improve supply chain traceability and combat illegal trading. The measure aims to reduce vaping's appeal to young people while maintaining incentives for smokers to switch from cigarettes, though industry groups warn it could push adults back to smoking.