UK

UK Regulator FCA Names Interim Head for Digital Assets Unit
The U.K. has been accelerating its efforts to regulate digital assets in recent weeks as the government seeks to establish the country as a crypto hub.

UK Crypto Industry Hopes for More Clarity From Planned Stablecoin Rules
A new regulatory package for crypto could clear up some gray areas for digital asset companies around which regulations they should comply with.

UK Regulator's Temporary Crypto Registration List Drops to 5 Firms
CEX.I0, Copper Technologies, GlobalBlock, Revolut and Moneybrain remain on the temporary registration list.

FCA to Add 80 People in Crackdown on 'Problem Firms'
The extra staff will help the U.K. regulator strengthen its efforts to clamp down on companies that fail to meet standards.

UK Aims to Become Global Crypto Hub, Exchequer Says
Among the initial steps will be legislation to recognize stablecoins as legitimate vehicles for payments.

UK Government Plans to Create an NFT
The non-fungible token will represent the government's commitment to crypto technology and investment.

The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like
The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.

Crypto Firms Weigh Options as UK Registration Deadline Looms
Firms that fail to receive FCA approval might choose to service the U.K. from abroad or challenge the ruling in court.

Crypto Exchange Blockchain.com Hits $14B Valuation in Lightspeed-Led Funding Round
The raise more than doubles the previous value of the company.

