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Read more - UK FCA issues final warning to companies promoting crypto assets
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a final warning to companies promoting crypto assets to UK consumers. This warning letter detailed the agency’s previous outreach efforts and endeavors to assist crypto firms in complying with the rules. A bolded final…

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Read more - Former UK politician says crypto exchanges pressed him
The former FCA chairman claims he faced “political pressure” to welcome crypto firms, which are now under criminal investigation by U.S. authorities. Charles Randell, a former chairman of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said he was under “political pressure”…

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Read more - CEO: Bybit might halt operations in the UK from October
Amid tightening regulations from the UK's FCA, Bybit might halt operations from Oct. 8

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Read more - UK FCA unveils guidelines for crypto operators ahead of ‘Travel Rule’ enforcement
From Sep. 1, 2023, crypto businesses in the UK will be legally required to collect, verify, and share transfer information, under the so-called "Travel Rule"

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Read more - UK FCA to introduce permanent digital sandbox for technology startups
The UK's FCA said the Digital Sandbox to support technology firms will be permanently available as from August 1

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Read more - UK sets deadline for crypto industry to tackle misleading ads or face severe penalties
In a bid to regulate the communication of information regarding crypto-related products, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new rules that specifically target companies operating in the United Kingdom. This directive, as stated in a notice released on July…

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Read more - UK’s FCA is looking to collaborate with crypto entities
The FCA is reportedly interested in developing a regulatory framework for crypto in collaboration with crypto firms. However this move does not sit well with the US who claim its all being done wrong.

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Read more - Over 37% crypto TikToks are misleading, study reveals
As TikTok’s popularity continues to surge, the platform has become a hub for financial advice, particularly in cryptocurrencies. However, recent research indicates that many videos contain misleading information or promote scams. A recent study by dappGambl examined 594 accounts and…

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Read more - Celebrity crypto endorsements unravels a risky trend
A recently leaked list has exposed several high-profile celebrities cashing in on promoting cryptocurrency projects on social media. This revelation underscores the potential risks associated with taking financial advice from influencers. It casts a shadow over the integrity of the…

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Read more - UK cracks down on crypto ATMs
In their most recent move to disrupt unlicensed enterprises in the cryptocurrency industry, the British authorities have set their sights on cryptocurrency ATMs.

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Read more - Boris Johnson’s brother quits his position as an advisor to Binance
Jo Johnson, the younger brother of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has left his position as an advisor to Binance.Â

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Read more - Argo trading at London Stock Exchange resumes amid bankruptcy fears
Argo Blockchain plc, a cryptocurrency mining firm has announced that there will be the restoration of trading on the London stalk exchanges. This is due to the organization's risk of bankruptcy.

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Read more - UK watchdog: learning from FTX collapse will be “pacy”
In response to the FTX crypto exchange's collapse, which left 80,000 UK investors with losses, the UK FCA and other international regulators are acting to protect investors.

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Read more - Britain finalizing plans to regulate crypto
The British Treasury is finalizing plans for a scheme to regulate crypto businesses in the region.

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Read more - The UK wants to be a global hub for crypto
The British government unveiled a suite of measures designed to position Britain as a leading hub for crypto-related innovation and finance. The Minister of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said, “The measures we’ve detailed today will help to guarantee enterprises can…

Opinion
Read more - The collapse of FTX: how this could even happen and what’s the lesson to learn?
Crypto had been having a tumultuous season, still, to see household name FTX fall, came as a surprise to many. The much-discussed cryptocurrency platform was launched in 2019. By 2021, they reported revenues of $1.02 billion, figure evidence of their…