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UK Investment Giant Abrdn Joins Hedera Governing Council to Advance Tokenization Goals
The Edinburgh, Scotland-based company becomes the 27th member of the council that runs the Hedera blockchain-like public ledger.

UK Shuts Down Temporary Crypto Company Licensing Program
The time it takes to register a firm depends on the quality of the information provided to the Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin se recupera tras intervención del Banco de Inglaterra en el mercado de bonos
Se espera que el banco central de Estados Unidos abandone su política de endurecimiento que tanto golpeó a los precios de las criptomonedas.

Bitcoin Off Lows as Bank of England's Bond Market Intervention Raises Hopes for Fed Pivot
The hope is the U.S. central bank will scrap its tightening policy that has hit crypto prices.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Says Existing Financial Regulations Should Extend to Crypto
Jon Cunliffe says rules should be put in place before the digital-asset industry becomes large enough to threaten broader financial stability.

Digital Bank Revolut Wins FCA Registration to Offer Crypto Services in UK
The trading platform had been operating in the country under a program that gives firms a reprieve while their applications are pending.

Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: University of Oxford
The oldest university in the English-speaking world lands at the No. 26 spot on the strength of its research. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: Imperial College London
Four student blockchain clubs attest to high demand at the No. 23 school. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

UK Introduces Law to Seize, Freeze and Recover Crypto
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill is meant to build on an earlier law that helped regulators place sanctions on Russia.

Crypto Remains a Priority for UK Under New Leader, Drawing Industry Excitement
Industry advocates in the country worried previous finance minister Rishi Sunak's crypto plans wouldn't pan out, especially after his recent defeat in the race for prime minister.

