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FCA to Add 80 People in Crackdown on 'Problem Firms'

The extra staff will help the U.K. regulator strengthen its efforts to clamp down on companies that fail to meet standards.

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The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like

The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.

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Crypto Firms Weigh Options as UK Registration Deadline Looms

Firms that fail to receive FCA approval might choose to service the U.K. from abroad or challenge the ruling in court.

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UK's FCA Extends Temporary Registration Deadline for Select Crypto Firms

The Temporary Registration Regime will end April 1 "for all but for a small number of firms where it is strictly necessary."

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Finance

FTX Europe in Talks With British Regulators to Expand Into the UK

The country has set a March 31 deadline for crypto firms to register with the Financial Conduct Authority.

Ethereum's London hard fork has been influencing markets recently.

Finance

Crypto Payments Firm Wirex Withdraws From FCA's Register as Deadline Looms

Wirex will now serve U.K-based customers from its overseas base in Croatia.

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Social Media Crypto Advice, Gamification Targeted by Global Standard-Setters at IOSCO

Tackling crypto and other investment scams might need international coordination, says the International Organization of Securities Commissions.

Ashley Alder, the Hong Kong regulator who chairs IOSCO’s board. (Bloomberg/Getty)

Finance

Eqonex Names Former Head of Binance UK Jonathan Farnell CEO

The move is part of an agreement that the lender signed with Bifinity, a new Binance entity.

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UK’s FCA Opens Search for Head of Crypto Division

The FCA is looking to build a crypto team that can manage and regulate the industry.

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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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