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FCA Slow to Take Crypto Enforcement Action, UK's Public Spending Watchdog Says
11.12.2023
Even when the financial regulator has the power to act, years can go by before it takes enforcement action, the U.K.'s National Audit Office said
UK Financial Regulator Adds Poloniex to Warning List Amid Recent $100 Million Hack: What’s Going On?
7.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Ascannio The Financial Conduct Authority has added cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex to its warning list of firms that may not be fully authorized to render trading services in the country. In an official publication on Dec 6, the financial regulator warned users from dealing...
Crypto.com Gains Key UK Regulatory Approval as Electronic Money Institution
4.12.2023
Cypto.com regulatory approval in the UK sets the stage for the company to offer additional financial services. Image by Timon, Adobe Stock. Today, cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com gained key regulatory approval in the United Kingdom. The company announced in a press release that it has been...
UK Regulator Welcomes Fund Tokenization Plan Proposed by Industry Leaders
27.11.2023
The FCA is currently exploring whether it could determine money laundering registration applications more quickly for firms already authorized, the report said
UK regulator advocates for asset managers to tokenize funds
25.11.2023
The United Kingdom's financial regulator has endorsed a blueprint model designed to facilitate the tokenization of funds for asset management firms
UK’s Tough Crypto Regulator FCA Won’t Go Easy on Stablecoins, Official Says
8.11.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Monday published a discussion paper with proposals for a stablecoin regime. Though the country’s Conservative government has said it wants the U.K. to be a crypto hub and has managed to push through legislation that lets stablecoins be regulated as a means...
UK stablecoin regulation begins to take shape in multiple FCA, BOE documents
6.11.2023
It’s not expected to come into force until 2025, but new publications from the FCA and BOE shed light on regulators’ thinking
Bank of England and UK’s FCA Propose Plans to Regulate Stablecoins
6.11.2023
The UK’s central bank and the financial regulator have both proposed plans to regulate stablecoins in discussion papers, published Monday. The Bank of England (BoE) revealed that the regulatory measures focus on sterling-denominated stablecoins. This is because they have...
UK Financial Watchdogs Publish Plans to Regulate Stablecoins
6.11.2023
The U.K. government published plans for regulating crypto last week
UK Crypto Regulation Plan Draws Criticism from Former FCA Head
3.11.2023
Charles Randell, former chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has criticized the UK government’s plans to regulate the crypto industry in a way similar to traditional financial investments. His comment comes as the UK government is moving forward with its plans to regulate...
FCA releases guidance for compliance with new UK crypto asset promotion rules
2.11.2023
The regulator has made a few efforts to help crypto firms comply with the rules that came into force on Oct. 8
UK Regulator Publishes Guidance for Crypto Marketing Regime
2.11.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority’s new ad regime took effect in October
Paypal Achieves FCA Registration in the UK, Paving the Way for Crypto Services Resumption in 2024
2.11.2023
The payments giant Paypal has successfully achieved registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, a fact verified by the FCA’s website on October 31. This move comes shortly after Paypal’s temporary cessation of crypto purchases within the U.K., although the company...
PayPal Receives UK’s FCA Approval to Offer Crypto Services to UK Nationals
1.11.2023
Payments giant PayPal has become the latest to secure a cryptoasset registration from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). According to the update on the FCA’s crypto register, the regulator issued registration to PayPal UK Limited on 31 October. The registration would allow...
Upcoming UK Rules for Crypto Ad Approvers Spell Uncertainty for Industry
1.11.2023
Those approving ads for other crypto companies are already facing regulatory scrutiny – and will soon need new permissions to continue
Bitfinex Lands on UK Financial Watchdog’s Warning List for Unauthorized Promotion of Financial Services
31.10.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has raised concerns about Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, that it may be promoting financial services or products without the FCA’s permission. On October 27, the FCA in the UK issued a public warning regarding Bitfinex, expressing concerns...
UK Government Rolls Out Final Proposals for Stablecoin Regulation
30.10.2023
The United Kingdom has released proposals for a stablecoin framework alongside wider industry regulations in a bid to position the country as an investment destination and to protect users. In an Oct 30 release, His Majesty’s Treasury published a set of guidelines for regulating...
Singapore, Japan, UK, Swiss Regulators Plan Asset Tokenization Pilots
30.10.2023
Project Guardian seeks to advance digital asset tokenization pilots in fixed income, foreign exchange and asset management products
UK Issues Over 200 Alerts Against Crypto Firms Allegedly Breaking Promotion Rules
27.10.2023
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of alerts regarding companies “illegally promoting crypto assets to U.K. consumers.” The regulator also highlighted several “common issues” with crypto promotions it has identified since it imposed stricter marketing rules earlier this...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC’s 25% Rise, Halving, ETF, FCA Stance & USD Data
26.10.2023
In the intricate world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin price continues to maintain its dominance, both in market cap and in the headlines. Currently priced at $34,745, it reflects a promising 2.06% surge on Thursday alone. As the market buzzes with anticipation for the impending Bitcoin halving,...