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Crypto memes can be considered financial promotions, says UK watchdog

18.7.2023
Memes found to be non-compliant with financial promotion rules could carry up to two years in jail under a proposal from the FCA

UK Regulator Targets Unlawful Crypto ATMs in Joint Operation

12.7.2023
The UK's financial watchdog and four other law enforcement agencies recently inspected another 18 crypto ATM sites, "disrupting" 26 machines across the nation. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stated on Tuesday that the sites "suspected" of operating crypto ATMs were inspected in May and June...

UK Regulator Continues Crackdown on Crypto ATMs, Checks 18 New Sites

11.7.2023
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proceeding with efforts to shut down all bitcoin ATMs “illegally operating” in the country. After more inspections in the past couple of months, the watchdog vowed to continue to take action against operators of unregistered crypto teller machines....

UK Regulator Ramped Up Campaign Against Crypto ATMs in May and June

11.7.2023
The financial watchdog conducted inspections in conjunction with the South West Regional Organized Crime Unit and the police forces of Greater London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

UK FCA shuts down 26 crypto ATMs following coordinated investigation

11.7.2023
The FCA — along with other law enforcement agencies — investigated 36 crypto ATM locations using powers under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017

'Get Ready to Comply' - UK Regulator's Message to Crypto Companies

5.7.2023
The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to all crypto asset firms operating in the country, reminding them to ensure marketing compliance by the October deadline. According to a letter dated July 4, the FCA has stated that starting from October 8, crypto...

FCA Confirms That Digital Assets Head Binu Paul Exited Less Than a Year After Assuming Role, Search for Replacement to Begin 'Shortly'

27.6.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) head of digital assets Binu Paul has left the organization. This comes less than a year after joining the FCA. According to his LinkedIn profile, Paul worked for the UK regulator for nine months, between October 2022 and June 2023. When he had just...

Today in Crypto: Prosecutors Impose Travel Ban on Haru Execs, US Retailers Hit with Bomb Threats & Bitcoin Demands, Gemini Allows Withdrawals for Voyager Users

26.6.2023
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Binance Unit in Britain Cancels UK Regulatory Authorization

20.6.2023
Britain’s financial regulator has approved a request by Binance to cancel its regulatory permissions in the United Kingdom. The move comes as the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange takes steps to focus on fewer European markets amid increased scrutiny from regulators and ahead of Europe’s...

Binance Subsidiary Cancels Registration With UK Regulator

19.6.2023
Binance Markets Limited, a UK subsidiary of Binance, has canceled its registration with a UK regulator. That came in a June 7 update from the Financial Conduct Authority that said the subsidiary is not allowed to “undertake any regulated activity in the UK.”... Read More: Binance Subsidiary...

Today in Crypto: IMF Will 'Pursue Relentlessly' CBDC Development, France Supports Global DeFi Rules, Crypto.com Operating Internal Proprietary Trading & Market-Making Teams, Wyre Set to Shut Down

19.6.2023
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Today in Crypto: IMF Will 'Pursue Relentlessly' CBDC Development, France Supports Global DeFi Rules, Crypto.com Operating Internal Proprietary Trading & Market-Making Teams, Wyre Set to Shut Down

UK Financial Watchdog Cancels Binance Permissions on Firm's Request

19.6.2023
U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority said Binance's local unit is no longer authorized to provide any regulated services in the country

Bitstamp, Interactive Brokers Receive FCA Nod for UK Crypto Operations

14.6.2023
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved Bitstamp and Interactive Brokers' application to join the financial regulator's registry of crypto asset service providers. The two entities mark the first businesses added to the UK cryptocurrency register in six months. With up to...

Bitstamp now included on FCA's list of registered crypto firms

13.6.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority listed 42 registered crypto firms in compliance with the U.K. government's Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism rules

Bitstamp, Interactive Brokers Join UK Crypto Register as First Additions in 6 Months

13.6.2023
The two are the first companies added by the Financial Conduct Authority to the crypto register in six months

FCA Right to Propose Stop to Marketing Crypto as ‘Inflation Resistant,’ UK Industry Members Say

13.6.2023
A long-running industry narrative is that limited-supply cryptocurrencies like bitcoin can hold their value against inflation – similar to gold or bonds

UK Bans ‘Refer a Friend’ Bonuses With Tougher Crypto Marketing Rules

10.6.2023
Businesses marketing crypto assets to U.K. consumers will have to abide by stricter advertising rules presented by the country’s financial watchdog. These include prohibiting ‘refer a friend’ bonuses for the industry as well as introducing a cooling-off period for first time investors. Regulator...

Free Promotional NFTs, Crypto Airdrops Would Be Banned Under New UK Rules, Official Says

9.6.2023
Crypto airdrops and NFTs themselves will not be banned, but using such incentives alongside promotions that encourage people to invest would be, said FCA's Matthew Long

Today in Crypto: US Court Issues a Summons for Binance's CZ, EU Targets Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & Twitter Over Crypto Ads, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limits Customers' Ability to Send Money to Crypto Exchanges

8.6.2023
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