UK

UK Crypto Firms to Get Broad Laws, May Need New Authorization
The industry has largely welcomed proposals that could cover crypto lending and NFTs, and force foreign companies to register and set up in the country.

UK Finance Ministry to Propose Broad Rules for Crypto, Invites Industry Feedback
The Treasury also gave crypto companies a time limited exemption to approve their own crypto promotions until more regulation comes.

UK Crypto Exchange Archax Launches FCA-Regulated Custody Service
The new offering uses tech from Swiss MPC shop Metaco and the IBM Cloud.

Sam Bankman-Fried Backed Charity Under UK Probe
The inquiry will investigate the extent of the risk to the charity's assets and whether the trustees are properly protecting the assets.

UK's FCA Flagged Some Crypto Firms Seeking Regulatory Approval to Law Enforcement
A number of those investigations into financial crime or "direct links to organized crime" are ongoing, an official at the Financial Conduct Authority said.

UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval
The Financial Conduct Authority has faced criticism over its arduous registration regime, with some companies dropping out of the process altogether.

UK Minister Commits to Greater Crypto Industry Engagement as New Regulation Looms
Lawmaker Andrew Griffith berated regulators for being too slow, but there’s still no trace of his own long-awaited crypto consultation.

UK Treasury Is Looking for CBDC Head as It Explores Digital Pound
The country's government will introduce a consultation on its CBDC in the coming weeks.

The World's Best Crypto Policies: How They Do It in 37 Nations
What can the United States learn from regulation around the world? Jeff Wilser takes a grand tour.

UK Trade Groups See Opportunity in Document Bill Under Debate in Parliament
The legislation could enable blockchain technology as a way to store documents.

