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FCA Raids 8 Sites in First UK Crackdown on Illegal Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading
22.4.2026
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority targeted eight premises suspected of running illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading operations on Wednesday, marking the agency’s first coordinated enforcement action of this kind. Key Takeaways: The FCA raided 8 premises on April 22, 2026, issuing cease...
UK FCA Opens Crypto Consultation Ahead of October 2027 Regulatory Deadline
17.4.2026
The UK Financial Conduct Authority released consultation paper CP26/13 on April 15, 2026, asking crypto firms to weigh in on draft perimeter guidance before a full FSMA-based regulatory regime takes effect on Oct. 25, 2027. Key Takeaways: The FCA opened consultation CP26/13 on April 15, 2026...
The UK is picking winners for its digital dollar future while Coinbase CEO cries foul
25.2.2026
Coinciding with the FCA’s announcement of its stablecoin trial, Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong criticized the U.K.’s regulatory process, saying it puts the region's global crypto leadership at risk
UK crypto rules too slow to support global hub ambitions, says Agant CEO
17.2.2026
Regulatory delays risk blunting Britain’s digital asset push, said Andrew MacKenzie, head of the pound-pegged stablecoin developer
U.S.-based DeFi group urges UK FCA to anchor crypto rules to 'unilateral control'
13.2.2026
DeFi Education Fund says developers of non-custodial protocols should not be regulated as intermediaries under the U.K.’s proposed crypto regime
Blockchain.com wins UK registration nearly four years after abandoning FCA process
10.2.2026
The London-based company elected to withdraw its application for FCA licensing in March 2022 having not won approval ahead of an impending deadline
The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub
28.1.2026
U.K. officials say banks must treat crypto businesses fairly as final regulation nears.
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UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward
27.1.2026
A crypto lobby group said it found "increased hostility" from British banks, casting a shadow over the global cryptocurrency leadership the country said it is vying for
U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation
23.1.2026
The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation
Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says
9.1.2026
The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027
Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority
9.1.2026
Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K. subsidiary, marking a key regulatory milestone as Britain moves to bring crypto into its financial framework
Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity
24.12.2025
The crypto payments app joins a growing group of regulated firms as stablecoin transfers gain traction as a cross-border alternative
The UK’s crypto rulebook is finally taking shape
20.12.2025
A long-awaited crypto regime in the U.K. is moving from theory to execution, even if firms must wait until 2027 for full clarity
Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases
16.12.2025
About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether
KR1 Stakes 'Blue-Chip' Ambition With London Stock Exchange Debut
26.11.2025
The Isle of Man-based contrasted its active staking and investment strategy with a more passive digital-asset treasury approach
Kraken Co-CEO Says UK Crypto Promotion Rules May Harm Retail Investors: FT
12.11.2025
Arjun Sethi said questionnaires and warnings about potential financial loss slow down transaction times while asset prices are moving
ClearToken Wins UK Regulator Approval for Digital Asset Settlement Service
11.11.2025
ClearToken won authorization from the U.K.’s FCA to roll out CT Settle, a delivery-versus-payment settlement system for crypto, stablecoins and fiat currency
UK Regulator Sues Crypto Exchange HTX for Unlawful Promotion of Digital Assets
22.10.2025
The financial watchdog previously issued warnings going back to 2023 about the exchange, which has links to Tron founder Justin Sun
‘Bitcoin Is Not an Asset Class,’ Says One of UK’s Largest Retail Investment Platforms
11.10.2025
Hargreaves Lansdown says bitcoin lacks intrinsic value and shouldn’t be part of portfolios, even as it prepares to launch crypto ETN trading for clients early next year
Investment Platform IG Wins FCA Approval for Crypto License, Expands UK Offering
30.9.2025
The license win will allow IG to expand its crypto services and cement its position as a multi-asset trading platform