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87% of crypto registrations failed in UK over ‘weak’ fraud, AML controls
6.9.2024
Only 4 out of 35 crypto business registrations were accepted by the UK Financial Conduct Authority citing concerns with money laundering adherence
Slow FCA processing at odds with UK's crypto ambitions — Report
30.8.2024
Crypto firms may want to register somewhere they can receive more prompt attention, law firm warns
UK’s FCA provides more guidance on crypto promotion compliance
7.8.2024
The financial regulator is trying to bring companies offering crypto services into line with requirements that came into force in October
UK’s FCA provides more guidance on crypto promotion compliance
7.8.2024
The financial regulator is trying to bring companies offering crypto services into line with requirements that came into force in October
U.K.'s Next Government Must Act Fast to Regulate (and Retain) Crypto Firms
27.6.2024
The likely victorious Labour party has taken no stance on digital assets. This needs to change quickly, writes Laura Navaratnam of the Crypto Council for Innovation
UBS Raises Gold Price Targets, TRUMP Coin Hits All-Time High, and More — Week in Review
2.6.2024
UBS has raised its gold price forecast from rising central bank demand and geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, the meme coin TRUMP surged over 30% in 24 hours after former President Trump’s appearance at the Libertarian National Convention, marking a 98,352.40% increase over the last year....
SEC Commissioner Proposes Joint US-UK Digital Securities Sandbox
31.5.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a joint US-UK digital securities sandbox. She noted that the U.S. and UK are ideally positioned for this initiative, emphasizing that this collaboration would benefit innovators, regulators, and consumers in both...
WisdomTree Secures Permission To List Crypto ETPs On the London Stock Exchange
22.5.2024
On May 22, WisdomTree was given permission by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to list WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin (BTCW) and WisdomTree Physical Ethereum (ETHW), two of its cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
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UK Lawmaker Pushes for Rethink on Retail Crypto ETP Ban
2.5.2024
Alun Cairns, a Conservative UK MP, called on the Financial Conduct Authority to reconsider its ban on crypto exchange-traded products for retail investors.
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UK Watchdog Clarifies Rules for Memes and Finfluencers in Social Media Promotions
28.3.2024
The UK’s FCA on Tuesday issued new guidelines for financial services promotions on social media. These apply to formats like memes, reels, and gaming streams, highlighting the need for fairness and avoiding any misleading information.
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UK FCA Plans to Implement Market Abuse Regime for Crypto in 2024
19.3.2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom has announced its intention to introduce a market abuse regime for cryptocurrencies by the end of the year.
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London Stock Exchange Accepting Crypto ETN Apps Positive Move, FCA Remains Out of Step?
13.3.2024
The London Stock Exchange has confirmed that it will begin accepting applications for bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in the second quarter of 2024 – but the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approving any of these products for UK retail investors is still very unlikely, say European...
Brokerage Oanda to Launch Crypto Trading in the UK: Report
26.2.2024
Brokerage firm OANDA is launching crypto trading in the UK and will be based in London, and the new business will be dubbed, “OANDA Crypto."
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FCA Reviewed 44 Crypto Firms Registered in UK For Anti-Money Laundering Purposes
14.2.2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has conducted internal reviews on 44 cryptocurrency firms registered in the country to tackle money laundering concerns. In a Feb 14 release, the regulator highlighted key areas in the UK markets including digital assets regulations. Last year, the FCA carried...
Binance Payments Partner Banxa Makes Debut on UK Crypto Register
13.2.2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) added another crypto-focused firm to its famous crypto register on February 9. This time, it’s Banxa (BNXA)—the international fiat-processing payment company. Here’s what you need to know: Banxa UK Gets Greenlight from FCA for Crypto Activities...
Banxa, Payments Partner for Binance and OKX, Lands on UK Crypto Register
13.2.2024
BNXA UK VASP is the first firm to land on the Financial Conduct Authority's crypto register this year
UK’s Planned Stablecoin Rules Need Reworking, Crypto Advocates Say
9.2.2024
Crypto industry groups in the U.K. say local regulators’ proposals for supervising stablecoins need reworking
British Billionaire Alan Howard’s Crypto Firm Scores UK Watchdog Approval
24.1.2024
Goldman Sachs-backed crypto platform Elwood Technologies announced Wednesday that the firm secured regulatory approval as a service provider. The Financial Conduct Authority’s approval covers Elwood’s execution system for security tokens and derivatives. Elwood, founded by British...
US Spot Bitcoin ETF Approved, UK Unlikely to Follow Suit
11.1.2024
Over the years, the FCA has repeatedly flagged concerns about the extreme volatility of crypto assets It’s a historic moment for the cryptocurrency market as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approved eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs. Crypto enthusiasts around the world are looking...
Crypto Firms Across the UK Begin to Roll Out Risk Assesments Ahead of Monday Deadline
5.1.2024
A number of cryptocurrency firms operating in the U.K. are rolling risk assessments ahead of new rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) expected to begin on Monday, January 8th. Key players take action So far, key crypto players such as Coinbase, Gemini, and OKX have all implemented...