UK

UK Minister Proposes Measures to Regulate Crypto Ads, Ban Unauthorized Providers
Andrew Griffith introduced the acts as amendments to an existing financial-services and markets bill.

Liz Truss Steps Down as UK Prime Minister
Her departure leaves the fate of proposed crypto bills hanging.

Bank of England Must Consider Private Stablecoins in Developing Digital Pound, Lobbyist Says
Adam Jackson addressed lawmakers on a committee that is weighing a bill that would regulate the coins.

How Crypto Might Shake Up England’s Ancient Property Laws
The Law Commission of England and Wales is exploring how digital assets should be treated under existing and new legislation, and its suggestions may upend centuries-old legal norms.

FCA's Crypto AML Compliance Chief Steps Down
Mark Steward, who led the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures for crypto, is stepping down after seven years with the Financial Conduct Authority.

UK's FCA Appoints Binu Paul to Lead Its Digital-Assets Department
Paul previously worked as the fintech lead at New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority.

UK Finance Minister Kwarteng Fired
He will be replaced by former Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt, who was once responsible for digital policy in the country.

UK Wants to Make It Easier to Seize Crypto in Terrorism Cases
The government wants to mirror planned changes to the Economic Crime and Transparency bill to enable authorities to swiftly seize crypto assets linked to terrorist activities.

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


