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FCA issues warning, bans Pump.fun in the UK
6.12.2024
The United Kingdom’s financial watchdog has blocked Pump.fun following a warning that the firm is not authorized in the country
Ex-Binance employee sues UK exchange, alleging bribery: Report
28.11.2024
Amrita Srivastava, who worked at Binance from 2022 to 2023, alleged reporting a bribe at the crypto exchange resulted in her dismissal
Digital money lag threatens international security
26.11.2024
Central banks face mounting pressure to innovate, or risk falling behind in the digital currency race, with implications for national security and financial stability
United Kingdom to Introduce Regulation for Crypto in 2025
22.11.2024
Stablecoins and staking services will be covered by the regulations which will provide clarity for the crypto sector in the United Kingdom. UK Looking to Attract Crypto Companies The United Kingdom (U.K.) plans to share a legislative framework to regulate the cryptocurrency industry early next...
MoonPay boosts self-custodial crypto spending with new solution
13.11.2024
MoonPay Balance will support deposits and withdrawals in euros and British pounds, with future plans to expand to the US
Bitget relaunches UK platform after compliance update with FCA rules
12.11.2024
Bitget’s app relaunch in the UK comes a few months after the exchange restricted its website in the UK in accordance with the Financial Promotions regime in May 2024
UK-based pension scheme makes 3% Bitcoin allocation
4.11.2024
Cartwright reported that an “unnamed scheme” based in the UK had made a 3% allocation of Bitcoin into its pension fund
UK crypto rules unclear for firms avoiding Europe’s MiCA regulation
23.10.2024
While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK’s unclear crypto regulations
UK crypto rules unclear for firms avoiding Europe’s MiCA regulation
23.10.2024
While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK’s unclear crypto regulations
UK crypto ATM operator pleads guilty to fraud, money laundering charges
30.9.2024
Olumide Osunkoy faces prosecution on multiple charges related to the operation of crypto ATMs across the UK. He could spend up to 26 years in jail if convicted of all charges.
Telegram Wallet temporarily blocked for UK users due to restructuring
25.9.2024
Telegram users in the United States are also restricted from using the platform's in-app wallet due to financial regulations
Wallet in Telegram app temporarily blocked for UK users due to restructuring
25.9.2024
Telegram users in the United States are also restricted from using the Wallet in Telegram app due to financial regulations
UK finance regulator FCA a ‘deterrent’ to crypto industry, says CryptoUK
16.9.2024
UK regulators have approved only four out of 35 crypto business registrations in the last 12 months, deterring others from engaging with the process
FBI Warns of Growing $55 Billion Business Email Scam
13.9.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a rising business email compromise (BEC) threat, responsible for $55 billion in global losses over a decade. The scam has affected all 50 U.S. states and 186 countries, with funds frequently routed through banks in the United Kingdom, Hong...
UK gov’t introduces bill to clarify crypto’s legal status
11.9.2024
The proposed legislation would create an additional property category under UK law, identifying digital assets as “things.”
UK risks quantum startup exodus after Labour slashes incentives
22.8.2024
A study from August 2023 suggested there were more than 50 UK-based quantum technology startups
Amazon faces UK merger probe over $4B Anthropic AI investment
8.8.2024
Microsoft and OpenAI face similar scrutiny as Europe and the UK seek to identify the line between investment and acquisition
Amazon faces UK merger probe over $4B Anthropic AI investment
8.8.2024
Microsoft and OpenAI face similar scrutiny as Europe and the UK seek to identify the line between investment and acquisition
Amazon faces UK merger probe over $4B Anthropic AI investment
8.8.2024
Microsoft and OpenAI face similar scrutiny as Europe and the UK seek to identify the line between investment and acquisition
UK-based tech startup could become Nvidia of quantum
7.8.2024
Riverlane’s error-correction chips could do for quantum computing what Nvidia’s GPUs did for artificial intelligence