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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has issued final guidance requiring crypto firms to reassess their permissions before applications open on Sep. 30 for a regulatory regime taking effect in October 2027. FCA guidance defines which crypto firms need approval The…
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UK banks can retain crypto payment restrictions as the FCA opens authorization applications Sept. 30 ahead of its October 2027 regime.
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UK crypto firms have been given a five-month application window, from Sep. 30 to Feb. 28, to seek Financial Conduct Authority approval before a new regulatory regime is expected to take effect in October 2027. The Financial Times published a…
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The FCA reportedly held industry talks about easing Britain’s financial prediction market ban, although its public position remains unchanged.
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HTX and the UK Financial Conduct Authority have entered settlement talks over allegations that the crypto exchange illegally promoted its services to British consumers, with High Court proceedings paused until late August while negotiations continue. Reuters reported on Aug. 13,…
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UK lawmakers have asked the chief executives of every major British bank to disclose how they treat crypto businesses and related payments as Parliament examines whether banking restrictions are limiting the sector ahead of the country’s 2027 regulatory regime. The…
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The FCA is discussing tokenized gold standards with banks as UK regulators explore its use as wholesale collateral under existing market rules.
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has identified cross-border payments as the strongest practical application for stablecoins after gathering feedback from banks, payment companies and crypto firms during its Stablecoin Sprint. According to the UK Financial Conduct Authority, participants in its…
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published a 147-page roadmap warning that autonomous AI systems could transform retail financial services while increasing the need for programmable digital payment infrastructure. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has released a detailed review outlining…
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UK investors sue Binance and CZ for £150M, claiming the exchange sold risky crypto derivatives without proper authorization.
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UK crypto firms face a Feb. 28, 2027 FCA deadline as new rules cover licensing, stablecoins, custody, trading and market conduct in the U.K.
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Stand With Crypto UK has launched a campaign against bank-imposed crypto transfer restrictions after a report found that 40% of cryptocurrency transactions in the country are being blocked or limited. According to Stand With Crypto UK, the organization is calling…
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Blockchain researchers have warned that UK sanctions against an HTX-linked entity have disrupted compliance practices across the crypto sector, with one report identifying more than $21 billion in high-risk transaction flows connected to the exchange between 2021 and May 2026.…
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The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed allowing authorized investment funds to allocate up to 10% of their assets to crypto exchange-traded notes, while keeping direct cryptocurrency ownership off limits. According to the FCA’s 52nd quarterly consultation paper, the…
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Hyperliquid has been flagged by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, bringing regulatory scrutiny to one of the largest crypto perpetual futures venues. According to a notice published by the UK Financial Conduct Authority on May 21, Hyperliquid, Hyper Foundation, the…
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned football clubs that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto firms could expose fans to financial harm while creating legal, money laundering and reputational risks for clubs. According to the FCA, it has written to…