UK
UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism
Reabold Resources' gas field is so large it could theoretically mine 50,000 BTC, local media said. The firm said it will test bitcoin mining before pivoting to data centers.
Former UK Prime Minister sees economy on 'very negative trajectory,' indicates support for bitcoin
Truss criticized central banking and defended her mini-budget, suggesting bitcoin and a CPAC UK conference could help push for economic reform.
The 24-hour trap: Why the UK’s new crypto rules could catch some firms off guard
The new regulations revealed by the Financial Conduct Authority include several technical traps which crypto software providers need to watch for to avoid sanctions
BitMEX co-founder donates $5 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party
Delo did not specify whether he made the donation in fiat currency or crypto, but he expressed support for a proposed U.K. government moratorium on political donations made in cryptoassets
UK political crypto donations banned by Starmer government
The government halted crypto political donations over concerns about foreign interference, as the Rycroft review warns that anonymity risks undermine democratic transparency.
Monument Bank to tokenize 250 million pounds of retail deposits in UK first
The deposits will remain interest-bearing, fully backed, and protected by the country's Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate moratorium’ on crypto political donations
The committee highlighted that the fast payment traits of crypto, along with tools like mixers, tumblers, and AI-assisted splitting of payments below the £500 reporting threshold.
U.S., UK, Canada start Operation Atlantic to disrupt crypto approval-phishing scams
International law enforcement effort targets approval-phishing schemes tied to crypto investment fraud.
Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut gains full UK banking license
The move is a major step in Revolut's goal to become a global digital bank. Services like crypto and stock trading remain separate.
Nigel Farage takes 6% stake in UK bitcoin treasury firm Stack BTC
Reform UK leader backs London-listed company chaired by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as it expands bitcoin strategy.
