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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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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…
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UK regulators propose caps on stablecoin ownership to protect financial stability. The crypto industry criticizes the plan as costly, unnecessary, and counterproductive, to say the least. The Bank of England‘s plan to impose strict limits on stablecoin ownership reportedly drew…
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Bitcoin treasury firm The Smarter Web Company is doubling down on security by appointing a key custodian for its holdings. The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed tech firm and the UK’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin-holding company, has officially named Coinbase…
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Matrixport Asset Management AG’s Crypto Market Index Fund has registered for marketing under the Financial Conduct Authority in the U.K, expanding its reach into the region. What would this entail? If the Financial Conduct Authority registration gets approved, this means…
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Smarter Web, the U.K.’s largest BTC holder, is going on the offensive. CEO Andrew Webley is eyeing distressed rivals, seeking to aggressively expand its war chest at a potential fire-sale discount. According to a recent Financial Times report, Andrew Webley,…
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A group of tech and crypto firms is pushing for blockchain to be included in the “tech bridge” deal with the U.S. U.K. trade groups are pushing the government to include blockchain technology in the trade deal with the U.S.…
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Leveraged trader James Wynn, famous for his huge gains and losses, claims his UK bank accounts were frozen with no explanation. A new case from the United Kingdom is igniting the debate on debanking. On Friday, September 5, UK-based leveraged…
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Bitpanda has shelved its London IPO
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Kyrgyzstan urges US and UK to lift sanctions on local crypto firms accused of helping Russia evade western restrictions.
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U.K-listed The Smarter Web Company completed a £8.1 million capital raise shortly after its BTC crosses over 2,050. Can BTC accumulation push stock prices up? According to a recent press release, the total offering would generate capital worth £8.1 million…
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A Coinbase UK ad campaign was abruptly shut down after TV networks refused to air it, and the exchange’s CEO isn’t staying quiet. In an August 4 post on X, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong condemned the United Kingdom’s ban on…
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