• The UK will include a separate reporting option for crypto assets in tax forms for capital gains tax, starting from the tax year ending in April 2025.
• The new reporting option was announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt as part of the annual budget unveiled on Wednesday.
• The government wants to "maximize the potential" of the metaverse, while protecting against risks to privacy, security, and other forms of harm to consumers.
• The UK has plans to become a global crypto hub, with initiatives such as allowing stablecoins to be used in the UK payment system.

The article presents a mix of positive and neutral sentiment. The UK government's efforts to ramp up oversight of the crypto sector and become a global crypto hub are positive developments, while the inclusion of a separate reporting option for crypto assets in tax forms may be seen as a neutral move.