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The UK’s crypto rulebook is finally taking shape

A long-awaited crypto regime in the U.K. is moving from theory to execution, even if firms must wait until 2027 for full clarity.

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UK Plans to Start Regulating Cryptocurrency in 2027

The U.K. government plans to extend existing financial regulation to cover crypto companies, emulating the approach of the U.S. rather than that of the EU.

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Tulip Siddiq Appointed as UK City Minister With Responsibity for Financial Services, Crypto

She has previously called for crypto to be regulated while recognizing the technology's potential.

Tulip Siddiq, the new U.K. City Minister (UK Parliament)

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UK Crypto Firms to Get Broad Laws, May Need New Authorization

The industry has largely welcomed proposals that could cover crypto lending and NFTs, and force foreign companies to register and set up in the country.

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UK Minister Commits to Greater Crypto Industry Engagement as New Regulation Looms

Lawmaker Andrew Griffith berated regulators for being too slow, but there’s still no trace of his own long-awaited crypto consultation.

Andrew Griffith, the U.K.'s financial-services minister, said he is committed to working with the crypto industry to establish regulations.  (Sylvain Sonnet/Getty Images)

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Crypto Trading Firm PGI Dissolved in UK After Alleged Scam

The firm was dissolved by the U.K. High Court and the Official Receiver has been appointed as liquidator.

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UK Discussing Bill That Could See Trade Documents Stored Using Blockchain

The Electronic Trade Documents Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on Wednesday.

The U.K. Parliament. (Paul Silvan/Unsplash)

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UK Lawmaker Matt Hancock Doesn’t Regret Pro-Crypto Swerve

The former cabinet minister is pushing for the government to be more pro-innovation.

U.K. lawmaker Matt Hancock (Matt Hancock)

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Crypto Remains a Priority for UK Under New Leader, Drawing Industry Excitement

Industry advocates in the country worried previous finance minister Rishi Sunak's crypto plans wouldn't pan out, especially after his recent defeat in the race for prime minister.

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With New Prime Minister, UK Still Wants to Be Crypto Hub: Treasury Official

Economic Secretary Richard Fuller took part in a parliamentary debate on digital assets two days after Liz Truss was officially named the country's prime minister.

The U.K. still wants to carry on with its crypto plans under a new prime minister. (Paul Mansfield/Getty Images)