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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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UK lawmakers have launched a cross-party inquiry into whether banks have unfairly restricted cryptocurrency firms from accessing banking services and imposed limits on crypto-related payments, expanding Parliament’s examination of the country’s digital asset sector. According to a statement released on…
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London Stock Exchange eyes overnight trading as crypto runs 24/7 plans a separate overnight trading venue in 2027, starting with ETPs as demand grows for longer access to global stocks and funds daily.
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The United Kingdom has set an early 2027 target to issue its first digital sovereign bond on distributed-ledger infrastructure, becoming the first G7 country to launch government debt in tokenized form. According to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who announced the plan…
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President Donald Trump has strengthened support for a new UK-US stablecoin framework as the Senate races to advance the CLARITY Act despite growing opposition from banking groups over its stablecoin provisions. According to a joint statement released through the Transatlantic…
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UK Labour MPs have proposed making a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties permanent after Nigel Farage resigned amid investigations into multimillion-pound gifts linked to crypto industry figures. The Guardian reported on Thursday that members of the ruling…
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Coinbase has secured UK regulatory approval to expand beyond crypto, clearing the way to offer derivatives and equities through its platform under a single account. According to a July 7 announcement, the company has received UK authorisation to provide investment…
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Nigel Farage has faced fresh questions over undisclosed gifts after reports claimed he accepted support from a crypto entrepreneur with a US fraud conviction while serving as Reform UK leader. According to The Sunday Times, Farage received staff, security, transport…
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A CoinShares survey has found that 52% of UK financial advisers cannot see most of their clients’ cryptocurrency holdings because of firm-level restrictions. According to a survey released by digital asset investment firm CoinShares on Thursday, more than half of…
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UK merchants have ranked cryptocurrency payments among emerging customer demands, even as security and payment simplicity remain their top priorities, according to a new whitepaper released by payment technology provider DECTA. A new DECTA whitepaper shared with crypto.news, based on…
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Stand With Crypto UK has launched a campaign against bank-imposed crypto transfer restrictions after a report found that 40% of cryptocurrency transactions in the country are being blocked or limited. According to Stand With Crypto UK, the organization is calling…
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Blockchain researchers have warned that UK sanctions against an HTX-linked entity have disrupted compliance practices across the crypto sector, with one report identifying more than $21 billion in high-risk transaction flows connected to the exchange between 2021 and May 2026.…
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The UK’s sanctions against an HTX-linked entity have triggered compliance restrictions across the crypto industry, prompting blockchain investigator ZachXBT to criticize the measures after users reported frozen funds and blocked transactions. According to ZachXBT, recent UK sanctions targeting entities connected…
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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has raised $9.4 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires in the first quarter of 2026, helping it collect more donations than either Labour or the Conservative Party. According to newly released UK political donation records, crypto…
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Dollar-backed stablecoins have gained support from U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who has said their growing international use could extend the reach of U.S. monetary policy into other economies. According to Bloomberg News, Waller told participants at the 32nd…
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HTX denies UK sanctions allegations after the Foreign Office accused affiliate Huobi Global S.A. of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia. HTX denies UK sanctions allegations after the Foreign Office accused affiliate Huobi Global S.A. of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia.…
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Britain has imposed sanctions on several crypto-related firms and financial networks linked to Russia, including entities registered in the United Arab Emirates and Georgia, as part of a new crackdown on sanctions evasion tied to Moscow’s war economy. According to…
