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CryptoUK calls on regulators to address de-banking of digital asset firms
21.3.2023
The trade association said many banks in the U.K. had begun imposing blanket bans on dealing with crypto firms “instead of taking a risk-based and case-by-case approach.”
Crypto assets to become a separate category in the UK tax forms
17.3.2023
The recent national budget, published by His Majesty's Treasury, announces the amendment of the self-assessment forms for crypto assets
UK Treasury Budget Discusses Separate Reporting of Crypto Assets in Tax Documents
15.3.2023
Taxpayers in the United Kingdom will have to report cryptocurrency assets separately in their tax documents for the tax year 2024-25, according to the Exchequer’s recently published spring 2023 budget. New Criminal Offenses Planned by U.K. Government to Combat Tax Avoidance Amid the chaos...
NatWest bank puts $6K monthly limit to crypto exchange payments
14.3.2023
NatWest’s head of fraud protection emphasized the importance of self-custody in crypto amid the bank imposing new crypto restrictions
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Everything that’s happened until now
12.3.2023
Events surrounding Silicon Valley Bank are moving fast. Here is a breakdown of the major developments over the course of three days
Bank of London bids to acquire Silicon Valley Bank's UK arm
12.3.2023
The global clearing bank is leading a consortium of private equity firms seeking to purchase SVB's British arm
UK regulators moving “at pace” to deliver a plan for tech firms hurt by SVB collapse
12.3.2023
An emergency plan to rescue startups and tech companies affected by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse is underway in the United Kingdom
FCA officials tell UK parliamentary committee crypto regulation is unavoidable
8.3.2023
The CEO and chairman of the UK’s financial regulator took a grim tone as they discussed crypto regulation, but conceded that they’re the ones who have to do it
Technical discussions take center stage at Advancing Bitcoin conference in London
6.3.2023
A look back on a highly technical Bitcoin conference hosted in London, in which ordinals, silent payments and the Lightning Network were studied and discussed
UK banks HSBC, Nationwide to ban crypto purchases with credit cards: Report
2.3.2023
The banks join a growing list of financial institutions in the country tightening restrictions on digital assets
Bank of England has no tech skills to issue CBDC yet: Deputy governor
28.2.2023
BoE deputy governor Jon Cunliffe compared a potential digital pound with iPhone’s Apple Store as it could “open a new frontier for people to improve payments.”
Recycle to earn, a new frontier for blockchain technology towards ESG goals
24.2.2023
At the European Blockchain Convention, Circularr won the award for blockchain startup of the year. Recycling with blockchain was the pitch
UK think tank launches a crusade against 'surveillance' CBDCs
14.2.2023
The Bank of England's plans for a CBDC launch raises concern among UK Tax Reform Council and the broader Bitcoin community
UK FCA to take action against unregistered, illegal cryptocurrency ATMs
14.2.2023
According to FCA, all crypto ATM operators in the United Kingdom are currently illegal because none of them is registered with the regulator
Former Bitcoin Dev Gavin Andresen Revises 2016 Blog Post, Calls Trust in Craig Wright a ‘Mistake’
6.2.2023
During the first week of Feb. 2023, the United Kingdom Court of Appeal overturned a High Court decision from March 2022 in the case of Craig Wright’s Tulip Trading Limited (TTL) vs. 16 cryptocurrency developers. The case will proceed to trial as Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto...
Australia and the UK share their big picture of crypto: Law Decoded, Jan. 31–Feb. 6
6.2.2023
While the British Treasury emphasizes the liberal approach, Australia goes with the profound taxonomy of all the crypto assets
UK is 'likely' to need digital currency, says BoE and Treasury: Report
4.2.2023
The digital pound roadmap is reportedly set to be introduced next week, along with a joint public consultation
UK Treasury publishes crypto framework paper: Here's what's inside
1.2.2023
His Majesty’s Treasury published a long-anticipated consultation paper for the upcoming crypto regulation
UK native stablecoin integrates into 18,000 ATMs nationwide
31.1.2023
Brits can now withdraw physical cash for GBPT, a one-for-one pound sterling stablecoin, as well as other cryptos at ATMs in the United Kingdom
Unbanked and Mastercard Team Up to Accelerate Crypto Card Adoption Within Web3 Organizations in Europe
30.1.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Today it was announced that Unbanked, the leading provider of white-label crypto card issuance and program management service for Web3 companies has partnered with Mastercard, to accelerate DeFi card issuance in Europe. Mastercard and Unbanked have already established a footprint...