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$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada
9.4.2026
International law enforcement agencies led by the U.K.’s National Crime Agency froze more than $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims during a coordinated crackdown on cryptocurrency investment fraud. Key Takeaways: The NCA’s Operation Atlantic froze over...
Premier League’s Last Gambling Shirt Season: £140M and a UK Crackdown
3.4.2026
The 2025/26 Premier League season will mark an end to a lucrative era where gambling brands appeared on the front of matchday shirts, ending a commercial relationship worth over £140 million per season as 11 of 20 clubs prepare to strip betting logos from their kits. The voluntary ban takes effect...
This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026)
29.3.2026
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week in crypto law highlighted...
UK Bans All Cryptocurrency Donations to Political Parties
25.3.2026
The UK has banned all cryptocurrency donations to political parties to prevent untraceable funds influencing elections, with an approximately $134,000 annual cap on donations and regulated loans by British citizens abroad. New Caps on Overseas Contributions The United Kingdom has officially banned...
UK Moves to Dissolve Zedxion Crypto Exchange Over IRGC Sanctions Links
19.3.2026
UK Companies House has initiated compulsory strike-off proceedings against Zedxion Exchange Ltd, a UK-registered cryptocurrency platform accused by the US Treasury of processing around $1 billion in funds linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Britain’s corporate registry moved...
Court Reaffirms Bitcoin’s Status as Property but Limits Tort Claims in $172M Case
18.3.2026
A United Kingdom High Court’s recent ruling has clarified the legal status of bitcoin, stating that while it is considered property, it cannot be subjected to traditional legal claims applicable to physical goods. The $172 Million Bitcoin Dispute In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Justice...
UK Lawmakers Push for Crypto Donation Ban as Election Security Fears Mount
18.3.2026
Senior U.K. lawmakers are calling for an immediate halt to cryptocurrency political donations, citing national security risks tied to foreign interference and opaque funding flows. Britain Moves Toward Tougher Rules on Crypto Campaign Financing The push comes from Parliament’s Joint Committee...
International Task Force Moves to Disrupt Crypto Fraud in US, UK and Canada
16.3.2026
Authorities from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have launched a coordinated crackdown on crypto fraud, rolling out a new multinational initiative called Operation Atlantic aimed at disrupting approval-phishing scams and identifying victims before criminals drain additional funds. U.S....
Revolut Launches Full UK Banking Services After Securing Regulatory Approval
12.3.2026
London-headquartered fintech neobank Revolut transitions to a fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom following the removal of restrictions by the Prudential Regulation Authority. Revolut Bank UK Ltd announced on March 11, 2026, that the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has authorized...
Nigel Farage Discloses $288,000 Stake in Former UK Chancellor’s Bitcoin Treasury Firm
9.3.2026
British opposition leader Nigel Farage has established himself as a leading crypto advocate by investing $288,000 in Stack BTC Plc, a bitcoin treasury firm chaired by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. An Unusual Alliance Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has solidified his position...
UK Authorities Consider Crypto Payments for Regulated Gambling Operators
5.3.2026
The UK Gambling Commission is examining whether licensed gambling operators across the UK could accept cryptocurrency payments, launching what officials describe as an early-stage review tied to the country’s evolving digital asset regulatory framework. Crypto Gambling Debate Grows as UK Regulator...
UK Financial Conduct Authority Selects 4 Firms for Stablecoin Sandbox
27.2.2026
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has chosen four companies to test stablecoin services under proposed regulations. The sandbox program will inform final UK stablecoin rules expected later in 2026. Revolut Among FCA Stablecoin Trial Participants The Financial Conduct Authority has selected four...
iGaming Regulations in Focus: UK Fees, Brazil Taxes and X’s Gambling Ban
24.2.2026
Governments from London to Brazil tightened their grip on iGaming this week, rolling out tax hikes, sponsorship bans, and enforcement drives that could reshape how the sector operates in 2026 and beyond. The regulatory tempo is quickening, and operators, affiliates, and investors are recalibrating...
Blockchain.com Registers With UK FCA, Cementing London Headquarters
11.2.2026
Blockchain.com registers with the UK Financial Conduct Authority to operate as a crypto asset business, reinforcing its London headquarters and UK roots. Blockchain.com on Feb. 10, 2026 announces registration with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a crypto asset business...
Gemini Exchange Exits UK, EU, Australia, Refocuses on America
6.2.2026
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced a significant strategic realignment, including workforce reductions and geographic market exits. The company will withdraw from operations in the United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia while reducing...
The Smarter Web Company Uplists to London Stock Exchange Main Market
4.2.2026
The Smarter Web Company joins the London Stock Exchange Main Market, highlighting its bitcoin‑backed balance sheet and growth ambitions. The Smarter Web Company announced its admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market on February 3, 2026 after uplisting from Aquis, marking the...
Valour Secures UK FCA Approval, Launches Staking ETPs on London Stock Exchange
27.1.2026
Valour gains UK Financial Conduct Authority approval and begins offering bitcoin and ethereum staking ETPs to UK retail investors. DeFi Technologies subsidiary Valour Inc. announces UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) approvals and begins offering 1Valour Bitcoin...
Former Bank of England Analyst Calls to Prepare for a Financial Crisis if Alien Life Is Confirmed
19.1.2026
Helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the UK’s central bank, called Governor Andrew Bailey to prepare for a possible contingency created by the confirmation of alien life in the universe. She states that markets might collapse and a reconfiguration of assets might ensue after this news. Helen...
UK Lawmakers Push Starmer to Ban Crypto Donations Amid Foreign Interference Fears
13.1.2026
Senior Labour backbenchers are pressuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties, warning that digital assets and AI make foreign interference cheaper and harder to trace. Concerns Over Foreign Interference United Kingdom (U.K.) Prime Minister Keir...
UK Sets out Regulation Framework for Crypto Firms
10.1.2026
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how crypto firms must apply for authorisation ahead of the new regulatory regime. The framework introduces a formal application window, transitional rules, and stricter marketing requirements. FCA Details Entry Process for New Crypto Regime...