Six digital economy industry associations in the UK jointly urge the government to classify cryptocurrency as a "strategic priority."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, six digital economy industry associations in the UK recently jointly wrote to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office, urging the government to appoint a cryptocurrency envoy and develop a special development plan for digital assets. The letter, submitted on March 31, was directly presented to the Prime Minister's special advisor on business and investment, Varun Chandra, emphasizing the need for the UK to "strengthen strategic focus" to promote investment, employment, and economic growth in the cryptocurrency sector.

The alliance members include the UK Crypto Asset Business Council, the Global Digital Finance Association, the Payments Association, the Digital Currency Governance Group, the Crypto Innovation Committee, and TechUK.