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UK Financial Watchdog Cancels Binance Permissions on Firm's Request
U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority said Binance's local unit is no longer authorized to provide any regulated services in the country.
Bitstamp, Interactive Brokers Join UK Crypto Register as First Additions in 6 Months
Crypto companies wishing to do business in the country must register with the Financial Conduct Authority.
UK Has No Plans for 'Crypto Tsar' Proposed by Some Lawmakers, Minister Says
Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith reiterated the government's position that crypto should not be treated like gambling at a Tuesday debate.
FCA Right to Propose Stop to Marketing Crypto as ‘Inflation Resistant,’ UK Industry Members Say
A long-running industry narrative is that limited-supply cryptocurrencies like bitcoin can hold their value against inflation – similar to gold or bonds.
Free Promotional NFTs, Crypto Airdrops Would Be Banned Under New UK Rules, Official Says
Crypto airdrops and NFTs themselves will not be banned, but using such incentives alongside promotions that encourage people to invest would be, said FCA's Matthew Long.
UK Lawmakers Clash Over Government Plans to Regulate Crypto as Financial Services
While some lawmakers have aligned with the government’s proposal, others want the volatile assets to be treated as gambling.
UK Lawmakers Call for a Dedicated Government Role to Oversee Crypto Regulation
The Crypto and Digital Assets All Parliamentary Group released its long-awaited inquiry into crypto on Monday.
UK Will Need New Laws to Accommodate Future Digital Pound, Lawyers Say
Should the country decide to issue a CBDC, existing data protection, security and anti-money laundering rules would need amending, said Louise Abbott, partner at Keystone Law.
UK Lawmakers' Bid to Regulate Crypto as Gambling Could Be a Political Problem, Invites Industry Wrath
The Treasury is still adamant it will regulate digital assets like financial services but its plans will rely on parliamentary support.
UK Lawmaker Group Clashes With Treasury Over Treating Unbacked Crypto as Gambling
The U.K. Treasury Committee seemingly opposed the government’s proposal to treat crypto as regulated financial activities in a Wednesday report.
