Financial Conduct Authority

UK’s FCA Continues Crackdown on Unregistered Crypto ATMs
The regulator, along with local police, raided sites in Exeter, Nottingham and Sheffield, saying that the cash-to-crypto converters are unlawful and a money laundering threat.

UK Crypto Firms and Regulator Blame Each Other for Industry Exodus
Firms that tried, and failed, to register with the Financial Conduct Authority cite delays and poor feedback. The regulator says it rejected applications for failing to meet requirements.

Crypto Payments App MoonPay Gains UK Regulator Registration
The firm was registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as of Friday, signifying compliance with money laundering rules.

UK Powers to Regulate Crypto Ads Approved by Lawmaker Committee
All kinds of unregistered crypto providers could also be outlawed by the rules – not just stablecoin issuers.

UK Lawmaker Matt Hancock Doesn’t Regret Pro-Crypto Swerve
The former cabinet minister is pushing for the government to be more pro-innovation.

Robinhood Agrees to Acquire UK Crypto Platform Ziglu
Online brokerage platform Robinhood has agreed to acquire London-based crypto platform Ziglu, which is one of few firms to have a crucial U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration. “The Hash” group discusses Robinhood’s increasing presence as a crypto player and its ambitions to ease onboarding into the Web 3 economy.

UK Crypto Industry Hopes for More Clarity From Planned Stablecoin Rules
A new regulatory package for crypto could clear up some gray areas for digital asset companies around which regulations they should comply with.

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.

UK Regulators Say Crypto Adoption Poses Financial Risk, Call for More Oversight
The watchdogs worry that international norms could come too late.

UK Advertising Regulator Issues 'Red Alert' Guidance on Crypto Ads
Companies advertising crypto services have until May 2 to ensure their ads meet the new guidance.

