[UK HMRC Plans to Introduce Crypto Forensic Tools to Strengthen Digital Asset Tax Compliance] Odaily Planet Daily News – The UK HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is exploring the procurement of blockchain forensic software and investigative support services to enhance efforts against money laundering and tax fraud involving digital assets. A market research announcement released this week indicates that HMRC plans to procure licenses and investigative support services, including blockchain data queries, cross-chain transaction tracking, attribution analysis, risk scoring, and data visualization functionalities. The proposed contract is valued at approximately £3.42 million (around $4.6 million) over a three-year period (April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029), with an option to extend until March 2030. The contract includes 55 annual software licenses and 20 investigative support hours, along with investigator training. Former OECD advisor and Taxbit Global Government Solutions Director Colby Mangels stated that this move reflects the global emphasis on building compliance infrastructure for digital assets. Investigative work increasingly relies on cross-chain tracking, forensic analysis, and real-time blockchain data access, demonstrating the UK's commitment to setting an example in crypto compliance and regulatory transparency. (The Block)