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‘Bitcoin Is Not an Asset Class,’ Says One of UK’s Largest Retail Investment Platforms
Hargreaves Lansdown says bitcoin lacks intrinsic value and shouldn’t be part of portfolios, even as it prepares to launch crypto ETN trading for clients early next year.
UK Lifts Retail Ban on Crypto ETNs, Paving Way for Investments From Pensions, ISAs
The U.K. has ended its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, letting retail investors hold bitcoin and ether ETNs tax-free in pension and ISA accounts.
Bank of England Plans Exemptions to Stablecoin Limits: Bloomberg
The BoE will grant waivers to some businesses like crypto exchanges that need to hold large amounts of the tokens.
Investment Platform IG Wins FCA Approval for Crypto License, Expands UK Offering
The license win will allow IG to expand its crypto services and cement its position as a multi-asset trading platform.
Valour Debuts Bitcoin Staking ETP on London Stock Exchange in Move Outside Mainland Europe
Valour, a DeFi Technologies subsidiary, introduced a bitcoin staking ETP to the LSE. It is restricted to professional investors and offers a 1.4% annual yield.
UK FCA Plans to Waive Some Rules for Crypto Companies: FT
The financial watchdog wishes to adapt its existing rules for financial service companies to the unique nature of cryptoassets
UK Bitcoin ETNs Could Be a Bigger Deal Than People Expect
The FCA’s reversal of a ban on crypto ETNs after four years marks more than a regulatory tweak, with some industry voices calling it a turning point for Britain’s role in global crypto markets.
U.K. 30-Year Yield Tops U.S. as Pressure Mounts on Government Borrowing
Markets demand a higher premium for U.K. debt compared to U.S. Treasury notes.
UK Says Crypto Sector Likely Under Reporting Sanction Breaches
U.K.-based crypto asset firms also face a high risk of being targeted by North Korean hackers, many of which operate on behalf of sanctioned entities, the report said.
Gordon Brown Redux? UK Reportedly Mulls Sale of 5B Pounds in Bitcoin
Facing a budget hole of perhaps 20 billion pounds, the country's Home Office is working with the police to perhaps sell billions of seized crypto, according to The Telegraph.
