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Two Sentenced to 12 Years for $2.1 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud in UK
7.7.2025
Two individuals from the UK, Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga, have been sentenced to a combined total of 12 years in prison for their involvement in a $2.1 million cryptocurrency fraud, following a prosecution by the FCA. Between February 2017 and June 2019, the pair cold-called victims, selling...
The Smarter Web Company Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 773.58 BTC
1.7.2025
On July 1, 2025, The Smarter Web Company PLC, a London-listed technology firm, announced the acquisition of an additional 230.05 BTC as part of its ongoing bitcoin treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The company purchased the bitcoin at an average price of £78,103 ($107,126)...
Crypto Crunch: Why One of Britain’s Biggest Banks Is Saying No to Digital Assets
26.6.2025
Starting June 27, Barclays will prohibit cryptocurrency transactions using Barclaycard credit cards, citing risks associated with purchasing cryptocurrencies. Barclays Cites Cryptocurrency Volatility Effective June 27, Barclays clients will no longer be able to conduct cryptocurrency transactions...
Top Regulators Forge US-UK Alliance to Oversee Digital Assets
25.6.2025
U.S. and U.K. regulators are accelerating unified oversight of digital assets, stablecoins, AI in finance, and cross-border innovation, reshaping global markets and fortifying financial stability. US-UK Power Bloc Moves Aggressively on Digital Assets and Global Financial Stability The U.S....
The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings as Part of Long-Term Strategy
24.6.2025
The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 196.9 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The acquisition, valued at £15,185,259 ($20,610,000), was made at an average price of £77,122...
Ripple Unveils Urgent 4-Point Plan to Ignite UK Crypto Revolution
20.6.2025
Ripple is pushing the UK to ignite crypto leadership with four bold regulatory moves set to spark explosive innovation, massive investment, and unstoppable blockchain-driven financial dominance. New Recommendations Set Stage for UK’s Explosive Crypto Power Shift Ripple revealed on June 18 that...
UK FCA Creates New Deputy Chief Executive Role to Oversee Regulation of Stablecoin and Crypto Firms
11.6.2025
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its new Deputy Chief Executive, a role created to reflect the organization’s expanding responsibilities, including the integration of the Payment Systems Regulator and the regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms....
UK-Based The Smarter Web Company Boosts Bitcoin Investments Amid Strategic Growth Plan
10.6.2025
The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, announced the acquisition of an additional 45.32 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The purchase, totaling £3,509,370 ($4,736,000) at an average price of £77,437 ($104,999.50)...
UK Financial Watchdog Proposes Lifting Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors
6.6.2025
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has proposed lifting a ban on offering crypto exchange-traded notes to retail traders. Normal Financial Promotion Rules to Apply The U.K. financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has proposed lifting a ban on offering crypto exchange-traded...
UK Financial Giant IG Group Launches Crypto Trading for Retail Investors
2.6.2025
UK financial giant IG Group, a leading FTSE 250 trading platform, is launching cryptocurrency trading for retail investors—becoming the first UK-listed company to offer such services. Customers can buy, sell, and hold major digital currencies, including bitcoin, ethereum, and select stablecoins...
GFO-X Launches UK Regulated Trading Venue for Centrally Cleared Crypto Derivatives
14.5.2025
GFO-X announced the successful launch of its UK regulated trading venue for centrally cleared digital asset derivatives. This venue aims to meet the growing institutional demand for compliant crypto futures and options. The first institutional trade was executed between Virtu Financial and...
Revolut to Enhance Bitcoin Lightning Infrastructure in Europe via Lightspark
8.5.2025
Lightspark has announced a new partnership with Revolut to enhance payment infrastructure using the bitcoin network in the UK and select European countries. This collaboration aims to eliminate delays and high network fees associated with traditional payment systems, enabling seamless transactions...
Britain’s Financial Watchdog to Stop Lending for Crypto Asset Purchases
2.5.2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Britain’s financial watchdog, has decided to step in and stop financial institutions from giving credit to facilitate the purchase of cryptocurrency assets. The decision is part of a larger set of rules the institution aims to include to streamline...
UK Treasury Unveils Draft Cryptoasset Regulations, Seeks Feedback by May 2025
30.4.2025
On April 29, 2025, the UK Treasury announced the release of a draft Statutory Instrument (SI) and a Policy Note detailing the UK’s upcoming financial services regulatory framework for cryptoassets, including stablecoins. Following proposals outlined in October 2023 and reaffirmed in November 2024...
Bitwise Launches 4 Crypto ETFs on London Stock Exchange
17.4.2025
Bitwise supercharges its European expansion by listing four top-tier crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange, unlocking elite access for UK investors. Bitwise Unleashes Institutional Crypto Arsenal on LSE in Major UK Power Play Asset management firm Bitwise announced on April 16 that it had listed...
Scottish School to Accept Bitcoin for Tuition
13.4.2025
Lomond School, a Scottish boarding school, will begin accepting bitcoin for tuition payments, up to $49,711 (£38,000) annually, starting this autumn. The school, claiming to be the first United Kingdom private school to do so, will convert the bitcoin to British pounds to manage currency risk....
Ripple Urges UK to Speed up Crypto Rules at Policy Summit
9.4.2025
Ripple is sounding the alarm for immediate UK regulatory action to capture a multi-trillion-dollar digital asset opportunity and lead the future of global crypto finance. Ripple Calls for Urgent UK Action on Crypto Regulation At a recent summit hosted by Ripple in London, policymakers and industry...
Blackrock Wins UK Crypto Approval With Razor-Sharp Focus on Institutional Play
3.4.2025
Blackrock’s FCA approval to support a crypto ETP marks a breakthrough for institutional adoption in the UK, unlocking new pathways into regulated digital asset exposure. UK’s FCA Clears Blackrock as Arranger for Crypto ETP, Marking Major Institutional Shift Blackrock International Ltd., part...
8,000 BTC Still Buried as Appeal Denied—Bitcoin Recovery Fight Heads to Europe
18.3.2025
A British man’s desperate fight to recover about 8,000 lost bitcoin—worth hundreds of millions—has been blocked again, pushing him to take his battle to Europe. Appeal Denied: 8,000 BTC Trapped as Man’s Battle Moves to Europe A British man who accidentally discarded a hard drive containing bitcoin...
UK FCA’s Finprom Rules 1 Year Later: How to Kill an Industry in One Easy Step
16.3.2025
As a lawyer (not yours), I spend a good chunk of my time explaining to businesses why they need to pour half their budget into compliance instead of, you know, actually building something useful. But even in the bureaucratic maze I call my profession, few things have been as spectacularly...