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UK inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.8%, keeping the Bank of England cautious on interest rate cuts. What does it mean for crypto? UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% amid mixed price trends The latest data from the Office for…
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The Bank of England won’t lift its proposed stablecoin holding limits until it’s confident a flood of bank deposits into digital assets won’t threaten lending to the real economy, Reuters reported. According to a Reuters report on Oct. 15, the…
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U.K-listed Bitcoin treasury firm the Smarter Web Company has declared a recent Bitcoin purchase worth $12.1 million, raising its holdings to 2,650 BTC. On Oct. 13, the London-based company announced that it has increased its crypto holdings by 100 BTC.…
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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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