United Kingdom
Man accuses wife of using CCTV cameras to steal $172 million bitcoin from his hardware wallet
The alleged theft of 2,323 bitcoin has triggered a High Court dispute testing how English property law applies to digital assets.
Punters want crypto: UK Gambling Commission explores how to keep bettors on licensed sites
The Gambling Commission said there is increasing searches and consumer demand for crypto payments in the United Kingdom, which sometimes leads them to illegal websites.
UK crypto rules too slow to support global hub ambitions, says Agant CEO
Regulatory delays risk blunting Britain’s digital asset push, said Andrew MacKenzie, head of the pound-pegged stablecoin developer.
The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub
U.K. officials say banks must treat crypto businesses fairly as final regulation nears. Strategy
UK advertising watchdog bans Coinbase ads as 'irresponsible'
The ASA banned Coinbase adverts concluding they imply crypto could ease the country's cost-of-living crisis.
UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward
A crypto lobby group said it found "increased hostility" from British banks, casting a shadow over the global cryptocurrency leadership the country said it is vying for.
U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation
The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation.
UK lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears
They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference.
Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity
The crypto payments app joins a growing group of regulated firms as stablecoin transfers gain traction as a cross-border alternative.
Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases
About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether.
