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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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New U.K. rules could mean more data from crypto users, just as a recent leak shows how risky that can be. Just as a major crypto platform admitted contractors leaked user info, the United Kingdom unveiled strict new rules requiring…
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The Smarter Web Company PLC has expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a £1.85 million acquisition of 23.09 BTC, marking a strategic push into digital assets as part of its long-term “10 Year Plan.” The Smarter Web Company PLC, a UK-listed…
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My wife was born in the United Kingdom and we’ve spent a lot of time visiting so I pay close attention to the country’s evolving stance on crypto. Now, with the UK’s draft Statutory Instrument on crypto regulation officially released,…
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Coinsilium Group Limited, a U.K.-based company focused on web3 investing and advisory services, has raised £1.25 million in an initiative aimed at funding its adoption of a Bitcoin treasury strategy. The company announced the fundraising goal on May 15. Per…
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M&G-supported digita assets firm GFO-X has debuted in London with its first cleared trade, entering the crypto derivatives market. A new crypto trading platform aimed at big financial firms, GFO-X, has just launched in London, kicking off its services this…
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Stocks climbed on Thursday, May 8 as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States had reached a major trade deal with the United Kingdom. As the announcement bolstered investor sentiment, the major U.S. indices jumped, with…
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The UK government has ruled out creating national cryptocurrency reserves at the moment. Economic Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds expressed negative sentiment towards a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve at the FT Digital Asset Summit in London. Responding to questions…
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UK is outlining new rules for crypto trading, centered particularly around retail investor protections.
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The UK government has unveiled comprehensive draft legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency exchanges, dealers, and agents. Announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during UK Fintech Week, the proposed rules aim to enhance consumer protection, boost investor confidence, and…
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Major crypto and web3 firms including Coinbase, Fabric Ventures, Animoca Brands and Founders Factory have launched a web3 accelerator program to drive innovation in U.K.’s blockchain and AI ecosystem. According to the official press release, founders of participating web3 start-ups…
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A Solana-based non-fungible token project plans to buy a Cold War-era nuclear bunker in England by selling 100,000 NFT “land deeds.” Launched by the creators of the doomsday-themed NFT series Meatbags, Dead Bruv aims to raise funds through a new…
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Cryptocurrency scammers hijacked the X account of UK member of parliament Lucy Powell to hype up a scam token and dump it on unsuspecting traders. On April 15, Powell, who is the Leader of the House of Commons, appeared to…
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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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