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Kraken co-chief criticizes UK’s strict crypto rules
Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi argues that the U.K’s rules on the promotion of virtual assets is hurting the consumer experience and may deter potential users from investing in crypto. According to a report by the Financial Times, Kraken co-CEO Arjun… дальше »
2025-11-12 10:58
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Softening stablecoin stance could rattle UK credit markets, BoE deputy warns
If the UK softens its stance towards stablecoins, it could pose risks to financial stability and trigger a credit crunch, according to the Bank of England’s deputy governor, Sarah Breeden, who has recently defended the central bank’s proposed holding limits… дальше »
2025-11-12 10:26
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‘Cryptoqueen’ fraudster Zhimin Qian receives 11-year jail term in UK
Zhimin Qian, the Chinese “cryptoqueen” arrested for masterminding a $5.5 billion Bitcoin scam, has received an 11-year jail sentence in the U.K. дальше »
2025-11-12 21:45
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Coinbase launches 3.75% FSCS-protected UK savings account
Coinbase is taking another step toward blending crypto with everyday finance in the UK with the introduction of a new savings account for GBP balances. Coinbase has introduced a new savings account product for customers in the United Kingdom, offering… дальше »
2025-11-11 06:34
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The UK might still win the digital asset race | Opinion
With a comprehensive crypto policy, the UK can position itself as the bridge between traditional finance and the digital future. дальше »
2025-11-9 14:17
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UK sets Nov. 10 date for stablecoin regulation consultation
The UK is preparing to set clearer rules for stablecoins in an effort to stay aligned with global regulatory developments. The consultation marks a major step in the UK’s plan to shape a stablecoin framework that mirrors the pace of… дальше »
2025-11-7 08:55
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What to expect from rate cut delay as UK inflation steady at 3.8% in September?
UK inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.8%, keeping the Bank of England cautious on interest rate cuts. What does it mean for crypto? UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% amid mixed price trends The latest data from the Office for… дальше »
2025-10-22 16:04
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UK stablecoin caps to stay until systemic risks fade
The Bank of England won’t lift its proposed stablecoin holding limits until it’s confident a flood of bank deposits into digital assets won’t threaten lending to the real economy, Reuters reported. дальше »
2025-10-16 22:58
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Smarter Web Company boosts Bitcoin trove to 2,650 BTC
U.K-listed Bitcoin treasury firm the Smarter Web Company has declared a recent Bitcoin purchase worth $12.1 million, raising its holdings to 2,650 BTC. On Oct. 13, the London-based company announced that it has increased its crypto holdings by 100 BTC.… дальше »
2025-10-13 12:10
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UK-listed firm IG Group secures FCA crypto license
IG Group is the first U.K.-listed business to join the Financial Conduct Authority’s cryptoasset register after securing a crypto license from the regulator. IG Group, an investing and trading platform listed in London, announced on September 30, 2025 that the… дальше »
2025-10-1 19:25
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UK banks forge ‘digital sterling’ in landmark tokenization pilot
U.K. banks are commencing a live pilot phase for tokenized sterling deposits, a move that represents a concrete step toward modernizing the core infrastructure of the United Kingdom’s financial system using distributed ledger technology. According to a press release on… дальше »
2025-9-27 17:57
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FCA crypto proposal seeks full UK oversight for firms by 2026
FCA crypto proposals aim to bring digital asset firms under full UK oversight by 2026, spelling out provisions for governance, resilience, and crime prevention. The regulator says the framework mirrors traditional finance rules but will be adapted to reflect crypto’s… дальше »
2025-9-18 17:23
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The Smarter Web Company introduces Coinbase Institutional as Bitcoin treasury custodian
Bitcoin treasury firm The Smarter Web Company is doubling down on security by appointing a key custodian for its holdings. The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed tech firm and the UK’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin-holding company, has officially named Coinbase… дальше »
2025-9-16 13:09
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Matrixport’s crypto fund gears up for U.K expansion
Matrixport Asset Management AG’s Crypto Market Index Fund has registered for marketing under the Financial Conduct Authority in the U.K, expanding its reach into the region. What would this entail? If the Financial Conduct Authority registration gets approved, this means… дальше »
2025-9-15 09:10
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Smarter Web eyes distressed rivals as UK Bitcoin treasury race tightens
Smarter Web, the U. K. ’s largest BTC holder, is going on the offensive. CEO Andrew Webley is eyeing distressed rivals, seeking to aggressively expand its war chest at a potential fire-sale discount. дальше »
2025-9-13 23:07
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James Wynn claims his UK bank accounts were frozen with no explanation
Leveraged trader James Wynn, famous for his huge gains and losses, claims his UK bank accounts were frozen with no explanation. A new case from the United Kingdom is igniting the debate on debanking. дальше »
2025-9-6 20:46
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong slams UK over ad ban
A Coinbase UK ad campaign was abruptly shut down after TV networks refused to air it, and the exchange’s CEO isn’t staying quiet. In an August 4 post on X, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong condemned the United Kingdom’s ban on… дальше »
2025-8-5 14:16
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UK greenlights retail access to crypto ETNs in subdued policy U-turn
UK regulators have redrafted the playbook, allowing retail crypto ETNs while keeping derivatives banned. The FCA’s grudging concession comes with a caveat: investors walk the tightrope without a compensation safety net. дальше »
2025-8-2 18:06
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U.K.-listed Valereum Plc wants to raise
U.K fintech company Valereum Plc is raising funds to establish its Bitcoin treasury reserve, following many other companies that have jumped on the BTC band wagon. On August 1, the fintech company announced that it will be aiming to raise… дальше »
2025-8-1 11:12
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Bitcoin-focused The Smarter Web Company inches closer to 2,000 BTC with latest purchase
UK-listed The Smarter Web Company just bought 225 BTC boosting its holdings and bringing it closer to the 2,000 BTC threshold. How much Bitcoin does the company hold now? On July 25, The Smarter Web Company has announced another BTC… дальше »
2025-7-26 13:59
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Illegal crypto ATM network busted in UK, two under investigation
U.K. authorities have arrested two individuals and seized multiple crypto ATMs in connection with an investigation into an unregistered cryptocurrency exchange and suspected financial crime. According to a statement from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the operation was carried… дальше »
2025-7-22 08:34
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Lloyds and Aberdeen use tokenized assets for FX collateral in UK first
Lloyds Banking Group and Aberdeen Investments have completed the UK’s first FX trades collateralized with tokenized real-world assets, in a blockchain pilot with Archax. Lloyds Banking Group and Aberdeen Investments have teamed up with UK-regulated crypto exchange Archax to pilot… дальше »
2025-7-14 13:27
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Smarter Web Company boosts Bitcoin holdings to 1,275 BTC as BTC hits new ATH
The Smarter Web Company has added 275 BTC to its treasury, pushing total holdings to 1,275 BTC as Bitcoin hit a new all-time high. The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed Bitcoin treasury company, announced on July 11 the purchase of… дальше »
2025-7-12 11:35
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TAO Alpha appoints YouTuber Mark Moss as Chief Bitcoin Strategist to build BTC treasury
U.K.-based firm TAO Alpha PLC appoints internet personality and BTC advocate Mark Moss as its Chief Bitcoin Strategist to establish its a BTC treasury as part of its rebranding. According to a press release received by crypto.news, the publicly listed… дальше »
2025-7-10 16:27
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Zebec Network price jumps 20% following invitation to speak on regulation at UK House of Lords
Zebec Network’s price jumped 20% following the announcement that the project’s leadership will speak at the British Parliament’s House of Lords on July 10, sparking a bullish breakout attempt that could propel the price to $0.0040. Zebec Network (ZBCN) price… дальше »
2025-7-10 13:18
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U.K’s Smarter Web Company reaches 1,000 BTC milestone
The U.K.-based Smarter Web Company recently hit a 1,000 BTC milestone in its crypto treasury strategy after its recent purchase of 226.42 BTC, reporting a 26,242% year-to-date yield. According to a published press release, the London-listed technology company has hit… дальше »
2025-7-7 11:35
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UK-based Smarter Web Company acquires additional 230.05 bitcoins for $25 million
London-listed Smarter Web Company is expanding its Bitcoin treasury strategy, as more firms join in. дальше »
2025-7-1 16:29
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Russian-British dual national charged for sending crypto to fund pro-Russian militias in Ukraine
A Russian-British dual national was charged for sending cryptocurrency to pro-Russian militias in eastern Ukraine, breaching UK sanctions. A Russian-British dual citizen appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Tuesday, facing charges related to sending cryptocurrency to separatist militias… дальше »
2025-7-1 14:56
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The FCA must reassess its stance on digital asset ETPs—now | Opinion
Retail investors are right to want to support the web3 economy, and the FCA should provide them with the guidelines and protection. дальше »
2025-6-27 11:27
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Bank of England Governor casts doubt on the case for retail CBDC
BOE Governor has cast doubt on the case for a digital pound for consumers, questioning its necessity even as the central bank moves ahead with developing a wholesale version for use between financial institutions. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey… дальше »
2025-6-20 16:00
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The Smarter Web Company boosts Bitcoin holdings to 346 BTC after doubling fundraising target
The Smarter Web Company has expanded its BTC treasury to over 346 coins, following a a highly successful fundraise that brought in nearly double its initial target. On June 19, London-listed technology firm The Smarter Web Company announced that it had… дальше »
2025-6-19 11:28
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British tech firm expands crypto reserves with $5m bitcoin purchase
UK's Smarter Web Company becomes the latest firm to expand its Bitcoin reserves. дальше »
2025-6-13 16:35
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FCA may allow crypto ETNs for retail traders under new proposal
UK's chief financial regulator proposed lifting a ban on ETN's for retail investors, in order to support the crypto sector. дальше »
2025-6-7 16:33
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FCA seeks public views on stablecoins and crypto custody
The Financial Conduct Authority, United Kingdom’s financial markets regulator, is seeking input from the public on its proposals for stablecoin and crypto custody regulation. FCA’s press release on the topic on May 28 comes as the United Kingdom looks to… дальше »
2025-5-29 19:30
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UK wants more crypto user data just as trust in KYC takes new hit
New U.K. rules could mean more data from crypto users, just as a recent leak shows how risky that can be. Just as a major crypto platform admitted contractors leaked user info, the United Kingdom unveiled strict new rules requiring… дальше »
2025-5-25 12:04
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Interview | UK crypto rules signal major shift: but will they deliver?
My wife was born in the United Kingdom and we’ve spent a lot of time visiting so I pay close attention to the country’s evolving stance on crypto. Now, with the UK’s draft Statutory Instrument on crypto regulation officially released,… дальше »
2025-5-16 17:44
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M&G-backed crypto venue GFO-X launches services in UK, joining derivatives push
M&G-supported digita assets firm GFO-X has debuted in London with its first cleared trade, entering the crypto derivatives market. A new crypto trading platform aimed at big financial firms, GFO-X, has just launched in London, kicking off its services this… дальше »
2025-5-14 15:50
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Dow rises 200 points as markets react to U.S.-UK trade deal
Stocks climbed on Thursday, May 8 as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States had reached a major trade deal with the United Kingdom. As the announcement bolstered investor sentiment, the major U.S. indices jumped, with… дальше »
2025-5-8 17:19
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UK rules out Bitcoin reserves: not ‘appropriate for our market’
The UK government has ruled out creating national cryptocurrency reserves at the moment. Economic Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds expressed negative sentiment towards a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve at the FT Digital Asset Summit in London. Responding to questions… дальше »
2025-5-7 16:18
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UK’s chief financial regulator proposes bans on buying crypto with debt
UK is outlining new rules for crypto trading, centered particularly around retail investor protections. дальше »
2025-5-3 15:49
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‘Massive year for crypto in the U.K.’: London unveils sweeping crypto rules, eyes regulatory ties with USA
The UK government has unveiled comprehensive draft legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency exchanges, dealers, and agents. Announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during UK Fintech Week, the proposed rules aim to enhance consumer protection, boost investor confidence, and… дальше »
2025-4-29 21:49
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Solana’s Meatbags announces NFT sale to buy Cold War bunker
A Solana-based non-fungible token project plans to buy a Cold War-era nuclear bunker in England by selling 100,000 NFT “land deeds.” Launched by the creators of the doomsday-themed NFT series Meatbags, Dead Bruv aims to raise funds through a new… дальше »
2025-4-21 09:22
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Crypto fraudsters take over UK lawmaker’s X account to shill bogus Solana token
Cryptocurrency scammers hijacked the X account of UK member of parliament Lucy Powell to hype up a scam token and dump it on unsuspecting traders. On April 15, Powell, who is the Leader of the House of Commons, appeared to… дальше »
2025-4-16 09:37
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Lomond School becomes the first U.K school to accept Bitcoin payments
Lomond School declares parents can pay tuition fees in Bitcoin starting from Autumn, in a landmark move that makes it the first school in the U.K to accept Bitcoin payments. According to a report on the Independent School Management site,… дальше »
2025-4-11 16:02
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Crypto-related crimes up 2,000% since 2019, Scottish police say
Police Scotland says serious and organized crime groups are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency, contributing to a 2,000% rise in related cases since 2019. Police Scotland says it has seen a roughly 2,000% increase in cryptocurrency-related criminality since 2019, as more… дальше »
2025-4-4 10:08
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Kraken taps British ClearBank for GBP clearing services
U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken has reportedly joined forces with regulated British full-service clearing bank ClearBank to offer pound-based services for clients in the U.K. British bank ClearBank has expanded its role in the crypto market by partnering with U.S. exchange… дальше »
2025-4-3 15:30
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UK trade bodies urge government to prioritize crypto and blockchain policy
A coalition of top UK digital economy trade groups has urged lawmakers to step up support for blockchain and digital assets by calling for a dedicated envoy and action plan to keep the country competitive. On 31 March, six trade… дальше »
2025-4-2 09:30
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Revolut launches mobile crypto app for U.K. and EEA users
U.K.-based fintech platform Revolut has unveiled a mobile crypto exchange app for users across the United Kingdom and the broader European Economic Area. Revolut said in an announcement that the new app, Revolut X, will allow U.K. and EEA users… дальше »
2025-3-26 20:03
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U.K. police officer charged with Bitcoin theft worth over
Paul Chowles, an operational officer with the UK’s National Crime Agency, has been charged with multiple offenses linked to the alleged misappropriation of Bitcoin during an investigation into online organized crime in 2017. дальше »
2025-3-14 17:12
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Kraken secures UK EMI license, expanding crypto services for British users
Kraken has obtained an Electronic Money Institution license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The approval allows Kraken to issue electronic money and facilitate faster deposits and withdrawals for UK customers. дальше »
2025-3-11 17:36
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