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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…
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U.K. authorities have passed a bill that recognizes digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as property. The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill has been given royal assent, which is the final step in the legislative process, Lord Speaker John McFall…
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The UK government has introduced the "Cyber Security and Resilience Bill" to Parliament, aiming to tighten regulations on a broader range of tech and service providers in response to rising cyber threats.
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UK introduces tougher cyber law to protect business and public. The UK government has formally introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience bill to Parliament, according to an announcement by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The legislation would expand…
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U.K. authorities have opened a criminal investigation into Basis Markets, a failed crypto hedge fund accused of fleecing retail investors out of $28 million. Two men, believed to have played key roles in operating the scheme, were arrested on Monday…
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Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi argues that the U.K’s rules on the promotion of virtual assets is hurting the consumer experience and may deter potential users from investing in crypto. According to a report by the Financial Times, Kraken co-CEO Arjun…
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If the UK softens its stance towards stablecoins, it could pose risks to financial stability and trigger a credit crunch, according to the Bank of England’s deputy governor, Sarah Breeden, who has recently defended the central bank’s proposed holding limits…
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Zhimin Qian, the Chinese “cryptoqueen” arrested for masterminding a $5.5 billion Bitcoin scam, has received an 11-year jail sentence in the U.K.
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Coinbase is taking another step toward blending crypto with everyday finance in the UK with the introduction of a new savings account for GBP balances. Coinbase has introduced a new savings account product for customers in the United Kingdom, offering…
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The Bank of England has included a £20,000 limit on individual holdings and a £10 million cap on corporate stablecoin holdings as part of its upcoming framework. On Nov. 10, the central bank published a consultation paper that outlines the…
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With a comprehensive crypto policy, the UK can position itself as the bridge between traditional finance and the digital future.
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The UK is preparing to set clearer rules for stablecoins in an effort to stay aligned with global regulatory developments. The consultation marks a major step in the UK’s plan to shape a stablecoin framework that mirrors the pace of…
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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…
