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

Opinion

Op-ed: The pound’s decline paves the way for Bitcoin adoption in the UK

The UK government turns to crypto in bid to restore former economic glory in the digital age.

3 years ago

Regulation

UK FCA tightens control on unregistered crypto ATMs

The FCA has been working with West Yorkshire police for weeks, and now it moved on to east London to investigate.

3 years ago

Analysis

Bank of England Deputy Governor tells treasury committee CBDC could have “could have huge benefits for the economy and society”

The committee members supported the idea of a Bank of England backed CBDC, but cautioned against wild speculation in the broader crypto asset industry.

3 years ago

CBDCs

Bank of England official says digital pound provides big opportunity for businesses

Ben Broadbent said the digital pound could help provide a reduction in friction and cost of payment to businesses.

3 years ago

Banking

UK FCA moves to disable unregistered crypto ATM operators

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that none of the crypto ATM operators in the UK currently have due registration.

3 years ago

NFTs

UK’s most violent prisoner Charles Salvador ‘Bronson’ set to release NFT collection

The controversial 10,000 piece collection is scheduled for a Feb. 12 release on OpenSea.

3 years ago

Legal

Craig Wright loses U.K. case as judge rules Bitcoin file format can’t be copyrighted

Wright won't be able to restrict the operation of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash.

3 years ago

CBDCs

Britcoin CBDC touted as replacement to cash by Bank of England

‘Britcoin’ wallets will face an initial cap of between £10-20k.

3 years ago

CBDCs

UK says digital pound will not be a crypto as consultation period begins

However, the project's core ledger could be built on blockchain or DLT.

3 years ago

Regulation

UK FCA warn crypto companies to comply with new ad regime or face imprisonment

The U.K. FCA said that its crypto promotions regulations would be similar to those guiding other high-risk investments.

3 years ago

CBDCs

UK looks to launch digital pound by 2030, roadmap to be released soon

The Bank of England and the Treasury believe that the U.K. will "likely" need a digital pound amid declining cash usage.

3 years ago

Adoption

London tops crypto hub rankings with 2nd highest number of crypto companies in the world

The city of London was praised for having over 800 crypto companies.

3 years ago