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UK advertising watchdog cites 2 former reality stars for crypto ads on Instagram stories
7.9.2022
The ASA said the Gale twins could not post the crypto ads “in the form complained about” again, but did not bar them from promoting digital assets in future advertisements
New finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng leaves crypto policy in the UK unclear
6.9.2022
While serving as the secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, Nadhim Zahawi was part of a department suggesting support for blockchain technology in 2021
UK regulators target Revolut for 'material misstatement' in audit: Report
5.9.2022
“The auditors are being significantly more challenging now, because they’re getting beaten up by their regulators,” reportedly said an individual familiar with Revolut's situation
Liz Truss, who said UK 'should welcome cryptocurrencies' will be the next prime minister
5.9.2022
Winning the election to be Conservative Party leader with 57.4% of the vote from members compared to Rishi Sunak’s 42.6%, Liz Truss will be the next U.K. prime minister
Accomplice of 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova faces extradition to US: Report
31.8.2022
The British national facing extradition was allegedly involved in laundering $105 million through the crypto Ponzi scheme OneCoin starting in 2014
Reef’s Highly Anticipated Reef Card Is Officially Available for Crypto Holders
31.8.2022
PRESS RELEASE. London, The UK, August 31st – Reef, a layer 1 Substrate based blockchain for DeFi, NFTs, and gaming, announced today its highly anticipated Reef Card is now available for people in the United Kingdom and Europe. Reef has been working with Baanx, an experienced partner...
The Real Deal? Peter McCormack's Bedford Bitcoin Bet scores more than goals
20.8.2022
Real Bedford Football Club nets another example of how Bitcoin grassroots adoption benefits the broader community
UK hits double-digit inflation for the first time in 40 years
17.8.2022
At 10.1% inflation, the United Kingdom joins 2 billion people around the world suffering as price rises erode people's purchasing power
Exit stage left — Eqonex to close crypto exchange after two years
15.8.2022
The firm said it would also move its principal business and several people from management from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom
UK Parliamentary Group Seeks Views of Crypto Industry Players
6.8.2022
A parliamentary group in the United Kingdom, the Crypto and Digital Assets All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), recently said it had launched an inquiry that will examine the country’s present approach to crypto and digital asset regulation. In addition to gathering information via evidence...
UK parliamentary group calls for submissions in new crypto asset inquiry
4.8.2022
The U.K.’s Crypto and Digital Assets All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) announced it will launch an inquiry into the crypto and digital asset industry
FCA cracks down on the ads of high-risk assets, but not crypto
1.8.2022
British financial watchdog will tighten the guidelines for promoting high-risk products to individual investors
Final candidates for next UK prime minister have made pro-crypto statements
28.7.2022
The Conservative Party is expected to decide between Rishi Sunak and LizaTruss as the next party leader by Sept. 5, at which point Johnson will officially step down
UK Law Commission Publishes Proposals to Reform Laws Relating to Digital Assets — Says Reforms Must Not ‘Stifle Development’
28.7.2022
According to the Law Commission, the United Kingdom statutory body, digital assets play an increasingly important role in modern society and as such, the law relating to these must be reviewed. Reforming the laws will not only protect the rights of users and maximize the potential of digital assets...
Wrestler Savages Opponent With Keyblade Wrapped In Barbed Wire
25.7.2022
A wrestling show held Friday evening provided a great example of how performer demographics are rapidly shifting away from bodybuilders and models and towards nerdy kids who grew up watching them.Read more
Crypto user who lost $163M in Bitcoin wants to deploy robot search party: Report
25.7.2022
Bitcoiner James Howells planned to speak with the Newport City Council in the coming weeks on a proposal to find his hard drive discarded in a landfill nine years ago
UK financial markets bill authorizes regulation of stablecoins, service providers
20.7.2022
Crypto regulation came through as expected in the Financial Services and Markets Bill in spite of changes in government personnel and the collapse of the crypto market
Dubai Crown Prince Launches Metaverse Strategy — Fivefold Increase in Blockchain and Metaverse Companies Envisioned
19.7.2022
A master plan that aims to see the number of Dubai’s blockchain and metaverse companies grow from the current 1,000 to 5,000 in five years, was recently launched by the kingdom’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan. Known as the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, the plan also seeks to create 40,000...
UK financial watchdog exec hints at importance of international collaboration on crypto regulation
14.7.2022
“In the past, innovative firms would have been pleading for less regulation — now they understand and appreciate that rules are there to help provide certainty," said Nikhil Rathi
UK court allows lawsuit to be delivered via NFT
13.7.2022
Civil Procedure Rules in the U.K. have previously allowed for lawsuits to be served using Instagram, Facebook, and a contact form on a website