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The UK is shaping its approach to crypto regulation, making United Kingdom news essential for investors and businesses. With financial watchdogs tightening oversight and fintech startups driving innovation, the country remains a key player in blockchain adoption. From CBDC plans to exchange regulations, the UK’s crypto policies continue to evolve.
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Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi argues that the U.K’s rules on the promotion of virtual assets is hurting the consumer experience and may deter potential users from investing in crypto. According to a report by the Financial Times, Kraken co-CEO Arjun…
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If the UK softens its stance towards stablecoins, it could pose risks to financial stability and trigger a credit crunch, according to the Bank of England’s deputy governor, Sarah Breeden, who has recently defended the central bank’s proposed holding limits…
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Zhimin Qian, the Chinese “cryptoqueen” arrested for masterminding a $5.5 billion Bitcoin scam, has received an 11-year jail sentence in the U.K.
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Coinbase is taking another step toward blending crypto with everyday finance in the UK with the introduction of a new savings account for GBP balances. Coinbase has introduced a new savings account product for customers in the United Kingdom, offering…
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The Bank of England has included a £20,000 limit on individual holdings and a £10 million cap on corporate stablecoin holdings as part of its upcoming framework. On Nov. 10, the central bank published a consultation paper that outlines the…
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With a comprehensive crypto policy, the UK can position itself as the bridge between traditional finance and the digital future.
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The UK is preparing to set clearer rules for stablecoins in an effort to stay aligned with global regulatory developments. The consultation marks a major step in the UK’s plan to shape a stablecoin framework that mirrors the pace of…
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UK inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.8%, keeping the Bank of England cautious on interest rate cuts. What does it mean for crypto? UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% amid mixed price trends The latest data from the Office for…
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The Bank of England won’t lift its proposed stablecoin holding limits until it’s confident a flood of bank deposits into digital assets won’t threaten lending to the real economy, Reuters reported. According to a Reuters report on Oct. 15, the…
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U.K-listed Bitcoin treasury firm the Smarter Web Company has declared a recent Bitcoin purchase worth $12.1 million, raising its holdings to 2,650 BTC. On Oct. 13, the London-based company announced that it has increased its crypto holdings by 100 BTC.…
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IG Group is the first U.K.-listed business to join the Financial Conduct Authority’s cryptoasset register after securing a crypto license from the regulator. IG Group, an investing and trading platform listed in London, announced on September 30, 2025 that the…
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U.K. banks are commencing a live pilot phase for tokenized sterling deposits, a move that represents a concrete step toward modernizing the core infrastructure of the United Kingdom’s financial system using distributed ledger technology. According to a press release on…
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The “Transatlantic Task Force for Markets of the Future” has 180 days to deliver proposals on crypto oversight and capital-markets reform, testing whether two of the world’s top hubs can align on fast-moving financial technology. According to an announcement on…
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Regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom are moving to shed their reputation for slow crypto oversight, now welcoming firms with a faster, clearer registration process. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is accelerating its registration process for crypto companies after…
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FCA crypto proposals aim to bring digital asset firms under full UK oversight by 2026, spelling out provisions for governance, resilience, and crime prevention. The regulator says the framework mirrors traditional finance rules but will be adapted to reflect crypto’s…
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The UK is taking a bold step toward aligning its crypto regulations with the United States as it faces pressure to keep pace with global competition. The United Kingdom is reportedly shifting towards strengthening its regulatory relationship with the United…
