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UK Finance Watchdog Takes Step Toward Ban on Crypto Derivatives
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is now consulting on a ban of cryptocurrency-based derivatives and ETNs in a bid to protect investors.
UK Regulators Want a Long Look at Libra, Admonish Facebook's Mantra to 'Move Fast, Break Things'
The startup mantra just won't cut it with U.K. regulators.
Crypto and Forex Scam Reports Tripled in the UK Last Year, Watchdog Says
Reports of cryptocurrency and foreign exchange scams surged in the U.K. last year, while total reported losses dropped, says the FCA.
UK Parliament Presented Showcase of Real-World Blockchain Applications
The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers.
73% of UK Consumers Say They Don’t Know What Cryptocurrency Is
Three-quarters of U.K. consumers don't know what a cryptocurrency is or can't define it, according to a survey by the nation's financial regulator.
Blockchain Firm SETL Seeks Buyer After Filing for Insolvency
Blockchain infrastructure provider SETL has filed for insolvency in the U.K., saying it's seeking a buyer for its CSD business.
UK Firm Gets Regulatory Green Light to Offer Crypto Derivatives
London-based OTC firm B2C2 has just been authorized by the U.K.'s financial watchdog to offer cryptocurrency contracts for difference (CFDs).
UK Financial Watchdog Plans Oversight of Security Tokens, Some Stablecoins
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed guidance for how various crypto assets should be regulated in the country.
Coinbase Hires New Compliance Chief for UK Operations
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has hired a new U.K. head of compliance with three decades of experience in the industry.
UK Tax Agency Publishes Detailed Guidance for Crypto Holders
U.K. tax body HMRC has provided an in-depth explanation of how cryptocurrency users should pay taxes on their holdings.
