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UK Regulator Welcomes Fund Tokenization Plan Proposed by Industry Leaders
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently exploring whether it could determine money laundering registration applications more quickly for firms already authorized, the report said.
Tether Deposits of $1B With UK Financial Firm Are at Center of High Court Battle: FT
Tether deposited the funds with a subsidiary of investment bank Britannia Financial, according to the report, which cited filings made in the High Court.
UK's Proposed Crypto Rules Could Drive Away Foreign Firms, Lawyers Say
The government has said it won't extend certain regulatory exemptions reserved for foreign TradFi firms to crypto, potentially making it tougher for companies to enter the market.
UK Cabinet Reshuffle Gives Bim Afolami Responsibility for Crypto, CBDC, Replacing Griffith
His predecessor, Andrew Griffith, will head up the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
International Deal to Combat Crypto Tax Evasion to Start 2027 as 48 Countries Sign Up
Several countries with a sizeable interest in crypto, such as Turkey, India, China, Russia and all African nations, are not signatories to the statement.
UK’s Tough Crypto Regulator FCA Won’t Go Easy on Stablecoins, Official Says
The Financial Conduct Authority on Monday published a discussion paper with proposals for a stablecoin regime.
Ripple Broadens Remittances Between Africa, Gulf States, UK and Australia
At its annual conference, Ripple also announced product enhancements and license updates, including a focus on payments between enterprises and smaller businesses.
Robinhood to Expand Crypto Trading Into EU, Plans to Start UK Brokerage
The crypto trading platform for EU will open in "coming weeks," said the company.
UK Financial Watchdogs Publish Plans to Regulate Stablecoins
Big Tech companies like Meta and PayPal will be able to issue payments-focused stablecoins under the proposed rules provided they meet the criteria.
UK Regulator Publishes Guidance for Crypto Marketing Regime
The Financial Conduct Authority’s new ad regime took effect in October.
