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Officials say the United Kingdom (UK) government is preparing to set a new regulatory framework for the crypto industry, including stablecoin, by next year. The newly formed government of the UK will advance the cryptocurrency regulations after being delayed due…
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The U.K. government plans to unveil draft regulations for the crypto and stablecoin markets in early 2025, Bloomberg has reported. According to the publication, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration aims to establish a regulatory framework for overseeing the crypto industry,…
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Co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, Vlad Tenev, commented on Britain’s hawkish approach to crypto, especially when compared to gambling. In an interview with the Times, Tenev expressed his desire to expand Robinhood’s business into the UK, highlighting its potential to…
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British officials are reportedly working on a plan to regulate stablecoins and exempt staking services, aiming to strengthen the country’s appeal amid U.S. regulatory shifts. The British government plans to roll out crypto regulations by December, aiming to retain firms…
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The UK still has much to offer for digital asset investors, but time is not on the UK’s side, especially after Trump’s win in the US elections.
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Bitget has officially re-launched its UK platform, now fully compliant with the Financial Promotions Regime. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is coming back to the United Kingdom just six months after suspending its services to new users in the country. In a…
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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has successfully prosecuted two men involved in a £1.5 million cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that targeted 65 investors. Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga deceived potential investors by promising high returns through fraudulent crypto investment platforms,…
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The UK is expected to introduce laws regulating stablecoins within a few months, according to a spokesperson from Circle. Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC), anticipates these laws will be in place soon, as stated in a CNBC…
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The FCA is defending its stringent crypto firm registration process despite concerns that the approach may hinder innovation. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority is reaffirming its commitment to a rigorous registration process for crypto businesses, addressing concerns that these tough…
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Blockchain.com executives face prosecution, with court proceedings underway as Companies House intensifies its enforcement measures. British crypto provider Blockchain.com is facing legal action after two senior executives were charged over the company’s failure to file accounts on time, The Telegraph…
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A London trader has pleaded not guilty to operating an illegal crypto ATM business and laundering $395,000 in criminal cash. Habibur Rahman, a crypto trader from East Ham, London, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to operating an illegal…
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A wide array of digital pieces and crypto-inspired art will be featured at Frieze London 2024 this week. Crypto.news brings you the highlights with selections from the Lumen Prize, Asprey’s Sigg Art Prize, Christie’s, and many more! Frieze London, an…
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Bank of England warns that failure to modernize central bank money could shift wholesale settlements to private assets, potentially risking financial stability. A Bank of England executive warns that failing to adapt central bank money to emerging technologies could push…
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ETP issuer Valour has launched a fully backed Ethereum staking ETP on the London Stock Exchange, marking a pivotal step for institutional access to decentralized finance in the U.K. Valour, a Swiss digital asset investment firm run by DeFi Technologies…
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CEX.IO has resumed operations in the U.K. after a 10-month suspension, now focusing on FCA guidelines. Crypto exchange CEX.IO has resumed its operations in the United Kingdom just 10 months after a voluntary suspension due to new regulatory policies. In…
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The FCA has charged a London man for illegally operating multiple crypto ATMs without registration, processing millions in transactions. The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has charged a London man, Olumide Osunkoya, with unlawfully operating crypto ATMs without the necessary registration,…
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