UK


Markets

21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange

The ETP offers physically backed exposure to bitcoin and gold in a single investment vehicle.

Entrance to the London Stock Exchange

Policy

Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says

The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027.

UK FCA (FCA, modified by CoinDesk)

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Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority

Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K. subsidiary, marking a key regulatory milestone as Britain moves to bring crypto into its financial framework.

A view over the City of London taken over the Thames near Tower Bridge. (Cj / Unsplash+)

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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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Finance

Bybit returns to UK with 100 crypto trading pairs after 2-year break

Bybit exited the U.K. in 2023 following a tightening of rules around the promotion and marketing of crypto services.

A view over the City of London taken over the Thames near Tower Bridge. (Cj / Unsplash+)

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UK regulators start major consultation on crypto listings, DeFi, and staking

The proposals outline a "similar approach" to regulating crypto as in TradFi, echoing the U.K. Treasury's intention to extend financial rules to crypto.

UK FCA (FCA, modified by CoinDesk)

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Top U.S. Crypto Lobbying Arm Digital Chamber Integrates CryptoUK as Affiliate

The Digital Chamber is among the oldest and largest crypto advocacy groups, and it'll now incorporate CryptoUK into its widening operations.

Digital Chamber and CryptoUK in UK (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Investor Donates $12M to UK's Reform Party

Christopher Harborne has invested in stablecoin issuer Tether and crypto exchange Bitfinex, according to reports.

Nigel Farage (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)

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UK Passes Law Formally Recognizing Crypto as Property

The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act received Royal Assent on Tuesday, the final step of an act becoming law after being passed by the U.K. Parliament.

UK Parliament (Ugur Akdemir/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Private Equity Firm Bridgepoint to Buy Majority of Crypto Audit Specialist ht.digital

Bridgepoint did not disclose the financial terms of the deal. Sky News cited a figure of 200 million pounds ($262 million).

A view over the City of London taken over the Thames near Tower Bridge. (Cj / Unsplash+)