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Bybit to leave UK ahead of upcoming FCA regulations
Crypto exchange Bybit is leaving the U. K. market in anticipation of the new crypto marketing rules set to take effect in October. A Sept. 22 announcement from the exchange stated that the new rules by the U. дальше »
2023-9-22 17:50
Bybit to suspend UK services due to regulatory changes
Bybit will stop new account registrations on October 1 and end pause deposits and other services for existing customers on October 8. The exchange’s announcement comes ahead of the effective date for new FCA rules for crypto firms. дальше »
2023-9-22 16:09
UK Just Passed an Online Safety Bill That Will Apply to the Metaverse
The bill requires companies to assess the likelihood that children will encounter harmful content in virtual worlds and have measures in place to mitigate such risks. дальше »
2023-9-20 13:05
Bybit Clarifies Position On Reported UK Exit
Prominent crypto exchange Bybit has denied reports stating the company’s intention to exit the United Kingdom ahead of the nation’s new financial rules expected to go into effect from October 8th, 2023. дальше »
2023-9-15 05:00
New UK crypto laws pose stiff challenge for most firms, cautions Delphi Labs counsel
Delphi Labs general counsel Gabriel Shapiro warned that most crypto firms will struggle to comply with the new financial promotions regulations by the U. K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). In a Sept. дальше »
2023-9-12 14:44
Bitcoin surge triggers $100 million shockwave in crypto market
Quick Take The recent surge of Bitcoin, pushing its price above the $26,000 mark, has triggered notable ramifications in the crypto ecosystem. In a span of 24 hours, Bitcoin-associated liquidations have soared over $100 million, an event reflecting the intense volatility and high-stakes trading environment inherent to the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2023-9-12 14:35
Long-term Bitcoin holders continue to eclipse exchange supply
Quick Take An intriguing shift in the Bitcoin market since October last year. The current data reveals that the cohort of Bitcoin on exchanges, standing at 2. 3 million, is being outweighed by long-term holders, who collectively account for around 2. дальше »
2023-9-12 14:00
Luno to Halt Some UK Clients From Investing in Crypto as Regulation Looms
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority crypto promotion rules will be coming into effect by October 8. дальше »
2023-9-12 21:39
UK treasury eyes cold calling ban impacting crypto industry
U. K. regulators want to ban cold calls for consumer financial services, and the crypto sector will likely be one of the affected industries. This is part of the U. K. Treasury Fraud Strategy introduced in May to curb fraudulent activities in the country. дальше »
2023-8-24 18:00
Checkout.com terminates Binance support over AML concerns: report
Credit card processor Checkout. com cuts ties with Binance over AML concerns. Binance is reportedly considering legal action, Forbes said in a report published August 18. Binance recently announced it was shutting down its regulated buy-and-sell crypto arm Binance Connect. дальше »
2023-8-18 18:39
PayPal halting UK cryptocurrency purchases
With an anticipated return in early 2024, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has announced that it will temporarily halt crypto purchasing services in the UK starting on October 1, 2023. The move was made in response to new regulatory demands made by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as explained in an email sent to a limited […] The post PayPal halting UK cryptocurrency purchases appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2023-8-17 14:54
PayPal to halt crypto sales in U.K. from October 1st
PayPal to pause crypto sales as it works to comply with new FCA rules. Crypto sales on its platform will likely be resumed in early 2024. PayPal is slated to launch its own stablecoin in the coming weeks. дальше »
2023-8-16 03:09
Craig Wright’s ‘Lies and Deception’ Justify Minimal Damages Claim, UK Judges Say
Wright says he is the true identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, and took a libel case against crypto podcaster Peter McCormack дальше »
2023-7-26 15:32
UK’s FCA launches a permanent digital sandbox
Key takeaways FCA’s digital sandbox is set to launch on August 1st. The sandbox will serve as a testing environment for firms before rolling out their products. UK’s financial regulator launches a digital sandbox The U. дальше »
2023-7-20 17:11
Crypto Miner Argo Blockchain Raises $7.5M in Share Sale; Stock Slumps
Proceeds from the private placing and public sale will be used to pay down debt. дальше »
2023-7-19 11:07
UK's New Online Safety Bill Applies to the Metaverse, Lawmakers Agree
The bill, nearing approval, has measures to prevent children from experiencing harm online. дальше »
2023-7-14 12:35
Chancer betting platform to be ready before 2023-24 EPL season end
With the English Premier League (EPL) fixtures for 2023-24 already out, the new EPL season is fast approaching and bettors are already strategizing on the 380 games coming their way. Besides the exciting matches, EPL fans will have an opportunity to use Chancer, the world’s first decentralized betting site, before the season ends to bet […] The post Chancer betting platform to be ready before 2023-24 EPL season end appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2023-7-12 14:10
FCA Writes To Crypto Marketing Firms On Incoming Financial Promotions Regime
The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) informed crypto firms about the incoming financial promotion rules for UK customers. The FCA introduced these rules on June 8, considering that crypto ownership in the UK doubled from 2021 to 2022, with a survey that revealed that 10% out of 2000 participants held one form of crypto asset […] дальше »
2023-7-5 23:30
Ripple executives applaud UK crypto regulations, claim US lags behind
Ripple senior executives Andrew Whitworth and Susan Friedman have praised the United Kingdom’s approach to the crypto industry, arguing that the country was leaving the United States behind regarding crypto regulations. дальше »
2023-7-4 14:10
UK’s landmark crypto, stablecoin bill signed into law
The UK has officially recognised crypto and stablecoins as regulated activity after King Charles assented to the Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSMB) into law. On June 19, as reported here, the House of Lords – the upper chamber of the UK parliament – approved the FSMB, putting the bill one step away from becoming […] The post UK’s landmark crypto, stablecoin bill signed into law appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2023-6-29 18:37
UK Law Commission Wants The Crypto And Blockchain Tech To Thrive
The UK Law Commission has emphasized the importance of developing laws to regulate crypto assets in order to establish the country as a global center for cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). дальше »
2023-6-28 11:00
DeFi protocol Soil’s business model receives nod from local financial regulator
Soil, a blockchain-based lender and debt marketplace that seeks to bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto, has received a major regulation boost after its business model was declared to be compliant with local Estonia finance markets regulations. дальше »
2023-6-27 15:08
Global crypto revenue to hit $1.1 trillion by 2030 amid increased crypto adoption: report
The global crypto revenue is projected to reach $1. 1 trillion in the next seven years, according to a new report on the industry’s growth. In its recently published report dubbed “Thematic Intelligence: Cryptocurrencies,” GlobalData, key trends likely to impact the growth of crypto over the next few years will be macroeconomic trends and crypto regulation. дальше »
2023-6-21 22:19
UK lawmakers in Upper House approve new crypto regulation bill
UK lawmakers in the Upper parliament, the House of Lords, have approved a new bill that if adopted into law could offer comprehensive rules that define crypto regulation in the country. UK’s FSMB in final stages before becoming law The Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSMB) is a government bill first introduced in July 2022 […] The post UK lawmakers in Upper House approve new crypto regulation bill appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2023-6-21 19:56
UK Financial Watchdog Cancels Binance Permissions on Firm's Request
U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority said Binance's local unit is no longer authorized to provide any regulated services in the country. дальше »
2023-6-20 16:06
Quant price outlook after Project Rosalind news catalyse QNT gains
Quant (QNT) price jumped to near $117 on Friday, but traded near $100 on Monday morning. QNT was down amid selling pressure after rallying on news the blockchain platform had collaborated on a UK CBDC with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and Bank of England. дальше »
2023-6-19 13:24
Bitstamp, Interactive Brokers Join UK Crypto Register as First Additions in 6 Months
The two are the first companies added by the Financial Conduct Authority to the crypto register in six months. дальше »
2023-6-14 17:15
UK Has No Plans for 'Crypto Tsar' Proposed by Some Lawmakers, Minister Says
Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith reiterated the government's position that crypto should not be treated like gambling. дальше »
2023-6-13 14:41
UK Lawmakers Call for a Dedicated Government Role to Oversee Crypto Regulation
The Crypto and Digital Assets All Parliamentary Group released its long-awaited inquiry into crypto on Monday. дальше »
2023-6-5 11:17
Crypto advocacy group criticizes UK Treasury Committee recommendation to regulate crypto like gambling
A crypto advocacy group has criticized the U. K. Parliament Treasury Select Committee’s recommendation to regulate cryptocurrency trading as gambling. Treasury Select Committee lampoons crypto In a report published on May 17, the Committee urged the government to stop wasting taxpayers’ funds on innovations such as virtual assets until it shows their benefits. дальше »
2023-5-17 13:30
The average Federal Funds Rate from 1955 to 2023 is 4.62%
Quick Take The average Federal Funds Rate from 1955-01-01 to 2023-05-17 is 4. 62%. We are now in a normal regime of interest rates. The issue now becomes the total debt to GDP — which is roughly 120% — so as rates stay elevated, it will cost more to service the interest. дальше »
2023-5-17 12:45
UK Lawmaker Group Clashes With Treasury Over Treating Unbacked Crypto as Gambling
The U.K. Treasury Committee seemingly opposed the government’s proposal to recognize crypto as regulated financial activities. дальше »
2023-5-17 02:01
UK’s FCA takes action against illegal crypto ATM operators
The U. K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is cracking down on illegal crypto ATMs in the country, stating that they pose a money laundering threat. According to a May 5 statement, the regulator worked with regional police to inspect Exeter, Sheffield, and Nottingham sites. дальше »
2023-5-6 15:30
Caught in the crossfire: how long and short liquidations shape the crypto market’s future
Dive into the captivating dynamics of cryptocurrency liquidations in this Alpha exclusive. We examine the factors that fueled liquidations throughout the 2021 and 2022 cycles, such as leverage, whale activity, and shifting market sentiment. дальше »
2023-5-6 15:15
Argo Blockchain Slumps to Full-Year Loss on Bitcoin Price Slide
The crypto mining company is in a stronger position now, interim CEO El-Bakly said дальше »
2023-4-28 11:18
UK Treasury opens consultation on taxation of DeFi lending and staking
UK’s HM Treasury has outlined tax policy changes targeted at DeFi lending and staking. The proposals are part of a consultation on taxation of activities conducted using crypto assets in DeFi. дальше »
2023-4-27 20:20
UK Charities Offered Guidance for Accepting Crypto Donations
Nonprofits need to weigh up the risk of volatility and hacks, and follow money laundering norms, the Charity Commission said. дальше »
2023-4-27 11:16
UK could roll out crypto regulation within a year, says senior minister
Key takeaways Andrew Griffith has estimated that the UK could roll out its crypto regulation within a year. He pointed out that the UK is working hard to become a crypto hub, promoting innovation while ensuring progressive regulation. дальше »
2023-4-19 10:50
Cardano Stands Out In Robinhood’s Top Movers List For The Week
Robinhood, a popular trading platform, listed Cardano among the top gainers in its weekly list of best-performing assets. This is the first time in almost two months that ADA made it to the list. ADA gained 10. дальше »
2023-4-2 16:03
UK NFT Dropped Over Lack of Demand, Finance Minister Hunt Says
The Royal Mint in 2022 had been tasked by the government with creating a project in what was then the red-hot space. дальше »
2023-3-30 15:23
UK Crypto Promotions Laws Hoped to Be in Place by Late 2023
The Financial Services and Markets Act amendment, which would enable the new rules, will soon be discussed in Parliament. дальше »
2023-3-29 20:01
The UK Has Created Crypto Banking Problems
U.K. lobbying groups and lawmakers have been complaining that crypto clients can’t find a bank and are faced with restrictions, so they are calling the government to act. дальше »
2023-3-26 11:00
Coinbase Enters The Brazilian Market Partnering With Pix Payment App
The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, has partnered with Pix, Brazil’s leading electronic payment system. This move has, in turn, expanded the exchange services to the South American country. дальше »
2023-3-23 00:00
Binance UK Loses Fiat On- and Off-ramp – Again
Binance has announced the suspension of its on and offramp facilities for pounds sterling (GBP) after its payment partner withdrew its services to the exchange. The post Binance UK Loses Fiat On- and Off-ramp – Again appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-3-14 14:45
UK’s FCA Can’t Protect Crypto Investors From Losses, Says Agency’s CEO
Nikhil Rathi made the remarks in testimony in front of the Treasury Select Committee on Wednesday. дальше »
2023-3-9 21:31
Britain Wants To Get Ahead In CBDC Race, Here’s How
With the rise of central Bank digital currency (CBDC) emerging and proving a notable use case, several central banks across the globe have been pressured into a race to work and experiment with developing their a central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2023-3-1 20:30
UK’s digital pound project shows future of money is digital, says HANetf co-founder
HANetf co-founder & co-CEO Hector McNeil was commenting on the UK Treasury and Bank of England’s recent announcement regarding a digital pound. McNeil says “cash is on decline” and that the “future of finance and money is digital. дальше »
2023-2-14 21:16
UK blockchain carbon offset platform raises $45M in seed funding
Carbonplace says it will use the funds to scale its services and become the “SWIFT of carbon markets.”
дальше »2023-2-9 18:10
London to host the largest Crypto & Blockchain Conference
London is set to host the UK’s biggest blockchain event, with over 3,000 attendees from 65 countries expected. The Blockchain Economy Summit is scheduled for February 27-28. After 4-years of its successful events chain despite the bear market, the Blockchain Economy Summit’s 6th edition is scheduled for February 27-28, to be held in London, UK. дальше »
2023-2-8 20:26
UK releases consultation paper for its Digital Pound project
The Bank of England and HM Treasury published the consultation paper for a Digital Pound on Tuesday, 7 February 2023. The central bank digital currency (CBDC) is envisioned as digital money to work alongside, not replace cash and that households and businesses can use in their everyday life. дальше »