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Nexo to Phase Out Cashback for UK Exchange and Card Transactions as FCA Rules Approach
6.10.2023
Nexo is joining Bybit and Paypal in withdrawing some services from the U.K. in response to incoming promotion rules
Why Some Crypto Firms Are Suspending Services in the U.K.
4.10.2023
Luno, Bybit and PayPal have recently withdrawn certain services from the U.K. – just ahead of tough new promotions rules for crypto firms coming into effect
UK Regulator Saw 'Poor' Engagement From Some Overseas Crypto Firms on Upcoming Ad Rules
2.10.2023
With the rules set to take effect Oct. 8, officials at the Financial Conduct Authority have a plan to tackle non-compliant firms, CoinDesk was told
Zumo First to Integrate Tech Requirements of FCA’s New Financial Promotion Regime for Crypto Assets
29.9.2023
Digital asset-as-a-service platform Zumo has become the first cryptocurrency platform to integrate the financial promotions technical flow design laid out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
In June, the FCA published rules on financial promotions for cryptoassets, which will have effect...
Chase Bans Crypto-Linked Payments for U.K. Clients Starting October 16
26.9.2023
Chase, a digital bank owned by JPMorgan, is set to ban crypto-linked payments through debit cards or outgoing bank transfers for its UK clients starting on October 16, as conveyed in an email sent to customers.
The email noted: "If we think you're making a payment related to crypto assets, we'll...
Chase U.K. to Block Crypto Payments Citing Fraud, Scams
26.9.2023
Starting Oct. 16, the bank will decline customer attempts to make payments related to crypto assets
Crypto Exchange Bybit Suspending Services in UK to Comply With New Regulations
25.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is suspending services in the U.K. next month in order to comply with the new rules set by Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). “The suspension will allow the company to focus its efforts and resources to best meet...
Bybit to Stop UK Services as Fin Regulators Clamp Down - Are You Affected?
23.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has revealed its decision to suspend services in the United Kingdom (UK) due to impending regulations from the country's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
In a Friday announcement, the exchange said it would begin the suspension process on October 1 and would...
Bybit will suspend services in UK following financial regulator's 'final warning'
22.9.2023
Headquartered in Dubai, crypto exchange Bybit said it will suspend services to residents of the United Kingdom starting in October due to "regulatory changes"
Crypto Platform Bybit to Suspend UK Operations Starting October 8 – What's Going On?
22.9.2023
Digital assets exchange Bybit, which cited early this month that new marketing rules in the UK would hinder its operations, will no longer accept new account applications from UK residents, starting October 1.
The new rules, announced by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), apply to...
Former FCA Chair Reveals Pressure to Approve Crypto Firms Facing U.S. Investigations
21.9.2023
The UK's financial watchdog was forced to welcome cryptocurrency firms into the British market, according to Charles Randell, the former chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
During a conference hosted by the Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority, Randell said the...
UK FCA gives unregistered crypto firms ‘final warning’ on ads regime compliance
21.9.2023
The financial regulator expressed its frustration at the lack of engagement from crypto firms in a strongly worded letter
FCA Report Highlights Talks Between Banks and Crypto Firms Amid Rising Debanking Worries
20.9.2023
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated talks between banks and crypto firms experiencing difficulties in accessing banking services, according to a recent report addressing the issue of debanking in the country....
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Crypto Firms, Banks Asked to Discuss UK Debanking, Regulator Says
19.9.2023
While crypto firms have struggled to access banking services in the country, a wide-ranging FCA report on debanking follows allegations from broadcaster Nigel Farage that his bank account was shuttered due to his political views
Crypto Exchange Bybit 'Exploring All Options' to Stay in UK: CEO
14.9.2023
Companies like Luno and PayPal have halted certain crypto operations in the country in response to regulations set to take effect next month
Crypto Exchange Bybit Expected to Leave UK Market Amid Looming Regulations – What’s Going On?
14.9.2023
Digital asset exchange Bybit mulls a potential exit from the UK as new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) swing into effect on Oct 8.
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou explained that the new marketing rules set to be enforced in a few weeks will tighten the market, possibly forcing the firm...
Luno Exchange to Temporarily Halt Certain UK Client Investments Due to Upcoming FCA Regulations
12.9.2023
Luno, a crypto exchange owned by Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group (DCG), plans to stop certain UK clients from trading crypto due to regulatory changes that are coming into effect.
The new regulations, introduced by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and expected to come into effect...
Luno to Halt Some UK Clients From Investing in Crypto as Regulation Looms
11.9.2023
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority crypto promotion rules will be coming into effect by October 8
UK’s FCA to Extend Deadline for Crypto Firms to Implement Changes to Marketing Processes
7.9.2023
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has pushed back the deadline for cryptoasset firms to implement certain rule changes to their crypto marketing processes.
In a new update announced Thursday, the watchdog clarified that the core crypto marketing rules including the ban on incentives like...
Crypto Exchange Kraken's UK Derivatives Unit Looking to Expands Its Service: Bloomberg
7.9.2023
The firm is looking move into a void in the crypto derivatives market left when FTX collapsed last November