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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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Lomond School declares parents can pay tuition fees in Bitcoin starting from Autumn, in a landmark move that makes it the first school in the U.K to accept Bitcoin payments. According to a report on the Independent School Management site,…
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Police Scotland says serious and organized crime groups are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency, contributing to a 2,000% rise in related cases since 2019. Police Scotland says it has seen a roughly 2,000% increase in cryptocurrency-related criminality since 2019, as more…
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U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken has reportedly joined forces with regulated British full-service clearing bank ClearBank to offer pound-based services for clients in the U.K. British bank ClearBank has expanded its role in the crypto market by partnering with U.S. exchange…
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A coalition of top UK digital economy trade groups has urged lawmakers to step up support for blockchain and digital assets by calling for a dedicated envoy and action plan to keep the country competitive. On 31 March, six trade…
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U.K.-based fintech platform Revolut has unveiled a mobile crypto exchange app for users across the United Kingdom and the broader European Economic Area. Revolut said in an announcement that the new app, Revolut X, will allow U.K. and EEA users…
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Paul Chowles, an operational officer with the UK’s National Crime Agency, has been charged with multiple offenses linked to the alleged misappropriation of Bitcoin during an investigation into online organized crime in 2017. The Crown Prosecution Service authorized Merseyside Police…
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Kraken has obtained an Electronic Money Institution license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The approval allows Kraken to issue electronic money and facilitate faster deposits and withdrawals for UK customers. With this authorization, the exchange can establish partnerships with…
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A former Bank of England economist says there is “no customer demand” for the digital pound, calling it a costly project with unclear benefits. Ex-Bank of England economist appears to be highly critical of the digital pound initiative, saying it…
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The UK government has introduced the Crime and Policing Bill, aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to recover proceeds from cryptocurrency-related crime. The bill outlines provisions for valuing cryptocurrency, procedures for courts to recover illicit funds, and expanded powers for…
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James Howells is considering buying a public landfill where he claims a massive Bitcoin fortune might be buried, but local authorities plan to shut down the site after a court battle.
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Coinbase has secured registration with the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority, becoming the latest crypto exchange to operate in the country. U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is back in the United Kingdom as it has secured registration with the Financial Conduct Authority,…
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A Manchester court issued a total of 76 years in prison to seven criminals who stole £100,000 in crypto from a single victim.
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FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, has partnered with blockchain data infrastructure firm SonarX to expand its digital asset offerings. This partnership will integrate data from over 100 blockchains, including network fundamentals, token supply, staking, and DeFi metrics, into…
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Andreessen Horowitz, the Silicon Valley-based venture capital giant, is planning a pullback from the crypto investing market in the United Kingdom, the Financial Times has reported. Per the report, the crypto arm a16z is closing its London office, with the…
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The Bank of England plans to launch a sandbox designed to test a central bank digital currency or also known as a CBDC.
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Staking will not be considered a collective investment scheme in the United Kingdom, according to a recent amendment by the U.K. Treasury. U.K. Authorities have updated a section of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, which regulates financial markets…
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