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Chinese Crypto Investment Firm Asked to Remove London Underground Ads

10.2.2020
The firm reportedly touted an investment scheme with 5 percent interest but didn't state that it sent the funds back to China using crypto

UK Crypto Startups to Pay Discounted £2,000 Fee for Registration, FCA Revises Application Charges

5.2.2020
Young and small cryptocurrency businesses will pay lower registration fees than big companies, the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog has decided after consultations with members of the industry. The revised fee scheme takes into account the firms’ income to determine the amount...

UK Financial Service Provider to Coinbase, Bitstamp Awarded FCA Payments License

29.1.2020
A company that provides payment services for cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase, Bitstamp and Galaxy Digital has been awarded a license by the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Gemini Hires Former Circle Compliance Officer to Oversee European Market

28.1.2020
Blair Halliday steps into the role at Gemini as the EU's Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) goes into effect

FCA’s New AML Regime – UK’s Crypto Market Will Have to Adapt in 2020

21.1.2020
The FCA has officially taken over as the ALM/CTF supervisor for the U.K., but what ramifications will this have on the wider crypto industry?

EU Countries Commence Crypto Regulations as Mandated by New Directive

11.1.2020
The European Union’s 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive mandates that member states start regulating crypto assets by Jan. 10. Crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers are now covered by the same regulatory requirements as banks and other financial institutions. Also read: Regs...

UK Financial Watchdog FCA Now Supervises AML/CTF Compliance of Crypto Businesses

10.1.2020
FCA is now responsible for the monitoring AML and CTF compliance of crypto-related companies

European AML Directive Pushes Crypto Startup Bottle Pay Out of Business

15.12.2019
Bottle Pay, a cryptocurrency payments provider from the U.K., has announced its decision to cease operations by the end of the year. Despite attracting some serious funding and expanding its user base significantly in the past few months, the company has found it unacceptable to continue to work...

New Report on Crypto’s Legal Status in UK Lays Out Regulation Options

22.11.2019
Experts believe new legal statement on crypto will help London keep its crown as the epicentre of the financial world, “The UK was, is, and will be the leading financial center of the world.”

Pre-Brexit, Koine Wins E-Money License from UK’s FCA, Now Seeking Luxembourg, UAE, U.S. Permissions

31.10.2019
Digital asset custodian Koine secured an e-money license from U.K. regulators, while it now looks abroad to prepare for a future Brexit

The Future of Cryptocurrencies in the UK Hangs on FCA’s Decision

29.10.2019
The U.K. is starting to lose its position as a fintech leader, and the proposed crypto ban will make it worse. Will the FCA save this from happening?

SEC, CFTC, OCC, FDIC Join UK FCA’s ‘Global Sandbox’

24.10.2019
Four U.S. regulators joined an international alliance of government regulators seeking to bolster the future of fintech

UK Gov’t: FCA Will Make Final Decision on Banning Crypto Derivatives

22.10.2019
The U.K. government has stressed that is up to the “operationally independent” financial regulator, not the executive, to decide on a proposed crypto derivatives ban

‘No-Deal Brexit Huge Positive for UK Cryptocurrency’ – How Brexit Could Affect the Industry

20.10.2019
British lawmakers have voted to postpone a crucial Brexit vote and forced Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ask the EU for an extension. News.Bitcoin.com talked to the CEO of a local crypto exchange to find out the effects a no-deal Brexit could have on the crypto industry. Also read: SEC Wants...

The World Federation of Exchanges Suggests FCA Not to Prohibit the Sale of Crypto Derivatives to Retail Investors

8.10.2019
The highly-reputed global organization, the World Federation of Exchanges, has urged the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) not to enforce a ban on the sale of crypto derivatives to retail consumers. Though, WFE has shown strong support to the regulatory authority FCA’s aim to safeguard the rights...

UK Regulator Ramps up Crypto Investigations and Considers KYC for Wallets

8.10.2019
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been relentlessly scrutinizing cryptocurrency startups and investigations are up 74% from last year. Meanwhile, proponents of decentralized software development models and open collaboration are upset about the FCA aiming to extend KYC/AML...