UK

FCA policy, institutional products, startups, and the UK’s digital asset regulatory roadmap.

Bank of England policy makers clash over digital pound design

Reports have emerged that the team behind the "digital pound" at Bank of England are split over the balance between central controls and decentralized ledger benefits.

3 years ago

Regulation

Bill recognizing crypto as ‘regulated activity’ in UK passes House of Lords

Parliament's upper house has passed the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which includes language that would regulate cryptoassets.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Binance’s UK subsidiary withdraws FCA registration as European exodus continues

Binance no longer has an authorized entity in the U.K, according to the FCA website.

3 years ago

Adoption

Andreessen Horowitz applauds UK’s progressive approach to crypto regulation as a16z to open UK office

VC firm Andreessen Horowitz says U.K. is on the right regulatory path - intends to develop U.K., European crypto ecosystem through London.

3 years ago

Regulation

FCA to require ‘risk warnings’ on crypto as UK tightens regulation

Crypto firms face advertising risk warnings, referral bans, and a 24-hour cooling off period under new FCA rules.

3 years ago

Regulation

UK group suggests ‘Crypto Tsar’ role to coordinate regulation among departments

The Crypto Tsar will be responsible for coordinating between departments to ensure a "consistent approach" to regulation.

3 years ago

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak considering new rules to regulate AI amid concerns of ‘existential threats’

Rishi Sunak makes efforts to update AI regulations for ensuring public safety amidst rapid technological advancements.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Gemini eyes UK as ‘second headquarters’

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss cited recent regulatory uncertainty in the U.S as one of the reasons it may expand.

3 years ago

Analysis

UK core inflation hits 28-Year high, boosting Bitcoin adoption as safe haven

Here's how the U.K.'s soaring core inflation and declining fiat currency values are driving investors towards Bitcoin

3 years ago

Regulation

Global securities watchdog urges governments to regulate crypto like traditional financial assets

The International Organization of Securities Commissions published 18 core recommendations for countries to help them develop or adapt regulatory policies for the crypto industry on May 23.

3 years ago

Regulation

Everything you need to know on UK regulating crypto as gambling

CryptoSlate's editorial team analyzed the full 28-page Treasury Committee report so you don't have to.

3 years ago

Regulation

Crypto advocacy group criticizes UK Treasury Committee recommendation to regulate crypto like gambling

CryptoUK said the U.K. Treasury Select Committee failed to "reflect the true nature, purpose and potential of the crypto industry,"

3 years ago