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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...
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
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...
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 advertising watchdog bans Coinbase ads as 'irresponsible'
28.1.2026
The ASA banned Coinbase adverts concluding they imply crypto could ease the country's cost-of-living crisis
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
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...
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
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 lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears
12.1.2026
They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference
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...
Ripple Wins FCA Approval, Paving the Way for Massive UK Payments Expansion
10.1.2026
Ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, clearing the way to scale compliant digital asset payments, deepen its London footprint and position its payments platform at the center of the country’s rapidly evolving cross-border finance landscape. Ripple Wins FCA Green Light to Expand Digital...
Barclays Invests in Ubyx to Advance Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure
7.1.2026
Barclays makes a strategic investment in Ubyx to advance interoperable tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. clearing system for digital money that supports tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins. The partnership aims to create...
From Seizures to Mining Rigs: How Governments Built Massive Bitcoin Holdings
31.12.2025
In 2025, the roster of nation-states holding BTC quietly shifted, and what follows is a look at the top five countries sitting on large caches of the world’s leading crypto asset. Seized, Mined, Stockpiled: How Governments Became Major Bitcoin Holders in 2025 Early this year, in May, estimates...
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
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