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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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WhiteBIT Coin rallied sharply earlier this month after WhiteBIT announced the launch of its dedicated United Kingdom trading platform, but the token has since pulled back toward a major support-resistance pivot zone that could determine its next directional move. According…
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Revolut secured FCA approval on May 14 to offer private wealth services and leveraged products in the UK. Victoria Laffey, head of operations at Revolut Trading, said the new permissions are “the missing piece allowing us to unite investment, advisory…
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Nigel Farage has come under renewed scrutiny in the United Kingdom after reports linked a £1.4 million property purchase to a multimillion-pound personal payment from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, adding to existing concerns over the Reform UK leader’s financial ties…
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Parliamentary standards watchdog formally launched a probe into Nigel Farage over an undeclared £5M gift tied to crypto donations. The investigation centers on a £5 million payment Farage received from Christopher Harborne in early 2024, weeks before he reversed a…
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has rejected demands to disclose a £5 million personal gift from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, arguing that the payment fell outside parliamentary reporting requirements. According to comments Farage gave to broadcasters on Tuesday, legal advice…
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UK regulator FCA raided eight London sites over alleged illegal P2P crypto trading, issuing stop notices and escalating its wider crackdown on unregistered platforms. According to Reuters, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raided eight locations across London suspected…
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Reabold Resources is considering a plan to use gas from its Yorkshire site to power a small Bitcoin mining operation. However, the company says it is more of an early-stage test rather than a pivot away from energy production. According…
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Coinbase has rolled out its crypto-backed lending service in the United Kingdom, allowing users to borrow up to $5 million in USDC against digital assets. Coinbase said in a statement on Monday that the new offering lets UK users access…
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Nigel Farage is facing calls for a formal regulatory probe into his financial involvement with the cryptocurrency firm Stack BTC following his appearance in the company’s promotional content. The Liberal Democrats sent a letter to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…
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UK lawmakers are raising concerns over the risks tied to crypto donations, which they claim can open the door to foreign influence in political financing. In its latest report, the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy urged a moratorium…
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Some Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom, led by the chairman of the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy, Matt Western, are pushing for a temporary ban on political crypto donations due to concerns over foreign interference. A letter…
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has warned that proposed stablecoin rules in the United Kingdom risk undermining the country’s competitiveness as a global financial hub, arguing that draft measures could stifle innovation rather than support it. Coinbase CEO urges UK to…
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U.K.’s advertising watchdog has banned a Coinbase campaign that allegedly downplayed the risks of crypto investing and touted the exchange as a solution to the country’s cost-of-living crisis. According to the U.K. Advertising Standards Authority, the advertisements were deemed “irresponsible”…
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FCA–YouGov data show UK crypto ownership fell from 12% to 8% in 2025, but larger Bitcoin and Ether positions signal rising concentration among committed investors. Cryptocurrency ownership among UK adults fell to 8% in 2025, down from 12% in 2024,…
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has kicked off a consultation on proposed crypto rules that would bring the industry under formal regulatory oversight by 2027. According to a Financial Times report, the FCA unveiled three consultation papers on Tuesday with the…
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The UK’s Treasury department hopes to finalize its cryptocurrency regulations by late 2027 by bringing the sector under a regulatory framework that mirrors oversight in traditional markets. According to a report from The Guardian, the crypto sector, which has been…