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Why UK Financial Watchdog Wants to Shut Down Crypto ATMs
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that crypto ATMs operating in the country are illegal due to money laundering regulations. “The Hash” hosts examine how this might affect crypto usage, noting the privacy benefits of bitcoin ATMs and the possible impact on Ukrainian refugees who are fleeing their country with their savings in cryptocurrency assets.
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HSBC UK Blocks Payments to Binance Exchange
Banking giant HSBC is blocking its U.K. customers from using credit cards to make payments to Binance after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s announcement in June saying the crypto exchange cannot conduct regulated activities in the country. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest enforcement action against Binance, possibly signaling the future of centralized exchanges.
