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Two men have been sentenced to a combined 12 years in prison for a £1.5 million crypto cold-calling scam, amid a wider crackdown by the UK’s FCA on financial fraud and illegal promotions. On July 4, two men were sentenced…

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The U.K.-based Smarter Web Company recently hit a 1,000 BTC milestone in its crypto treasury strategy after its recent purchase of 226.42 BTC, reporting a 26,242% year-to-date yield. According to a published press release, the London-listed technology company has hit…

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Britain’s crypto traders may soon face more than just market volatility—starting in January, failure to share personal details with trading platforms could cost them £300 each. The UK government is tightening its grip on the crypto economy with new tax…

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London-listed Smarter Web Company is expanding its Bitcoin treasury strategy, as more firms join in.

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A Russian-British dual national was charged for sending cryptocurrency to pro-Russian militias in eastern Ukraine, breaching UK sanctions. A Russian-British dual citizen appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Tuesday, facing charges related to sending cryptocurrency to separatist militias…

Opinion
Retail investors are right to want to support the web3 economy, and the FCA should provide them with the guidelines and protection.

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Bluebird Mining is accelerating its pivot to digital assets with a £2 million funding facility to buy Bitcoin, timed just as it finalizes a gold profit-sharing agreement in the Philippines. On June 25, Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd, a London-listed gold…

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The Smarter Web Company has invested more than £15 million to buy more Bitcoin amidst the recent price rebound fueled by the U.S. intercepting Iran’s retaliation, surpassing more than $105,000. In a recent announcement, the London-based technology firm’s recent purchase…

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BOE Governor has cast doubt on the case for a digital pound for consumers, questioning its necessity even as the central bank moves ahead with developing a wholesale version for use between financial institutions. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey…

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The Smarter Web Company has expanded its BTC treasury to over 346 coins, following a a highly successful fundraise that brought in nearly double its initial target. On June 19, London-listed technology firm The Smarter Web Company announced that it had…

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UK's Smarter Web Company becomes the latest firm to expand its Bitcoin reserves.

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UK's chief financial regulator proposed lifting a ban on ETN's for retail investors, in order to support the crypto sector.

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UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage is unveiling a Trump-style crypto reform plan aimed at making the UK a global crypto powerhouse. Nigel Farage is betting big on crypto. At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, the Reform UK…

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The Smarter Web Company recently added 24.53 BTC to its Bitcoin treasury, vowing to continue its long-term BTC accumulation strategy dubbed ‘the 10 year plan.’ On May 29, the U.K.-listed technology and digital services provider recently invested £2 million or…

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The Financial Conduct Authority, United Kingdom’s financial markets regulator, is seeking input from the public on its proposals for stablecoin and crypto custody regulation. FCA’s press release on the topic on May 28 comes as the United Kingdom looks to…

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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…