United Kingdom
Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity
The crypto payments app joins a growing group of regulated firms as stablecoin transfers gain traction as a cross-border alternative.
Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases
About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether.
UK Government to Start Cracking Down on Crypto Tax Avoidance in January
The U.K. released new guidelines that include rules for crypto exchanges to start providing the British tax authority with full customer information on all their digital assets.
UK Proposes ‘No Gain, No Loss’ Tax Rule for DeFi in 'Major Win' for Users
The proposal, with input from major industry players, aims to bring tax rules in line with how DeFi works, reducing outcomes that don't reflect reality.
Britain’s Digital ID Push Is Premature and Dangerous
The UK government is moving quickly toward a centralized digital ID system without the technological or legal safeguards to protect against authoritarianism or cybercrime.
UK Bitcoin ETNs Could Be a Bigger Deal Than People Expect
The FCA’s reversal of a ban on crypto ETNs after four years marks more than a regulatory tweak, with some industry voices calling it a turning point for Britain’s role in global crypto markets.
Court Freezes $1 Billion of Assets of Three Arrows Capital Founders
The worldwide order by a British Virgin Islands court applies to Su Zhu, Kyle Davies and Davies' wife, Kelly Chen.
Why Edinburgh Is Zumo's Crypto Hub
A conversation with Nick Jones, the co-founder and CEO of digital-assets infrastructure platform Zumo, on how being accepted to a blockchain accelerator and COVID-19 workplace changes influenced their choice to establish and remain in Scotland.
UK Crypto-Focused Parliament Group Calls on New PM Sunak to Clarify Crypto Policies
The group’s chair said on Tuesday that firms in the U.K. “desperately need clarity” over the country’s approach to crypto policy.
