Regulation
UK HMRC mandates crypto exchanges must share user data starting 2026
UK crypto firms to face penalties for non-compliance with new tax data mandate.
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Macro
Bitcoin hits $101k to reclaim six-figures as Trump confirms US, UK trade deal
The announcement of a comprehensive trade deal between the US and the UK provided a fresh tailwind to already-rising markets
Lightning
Revolut partners with Lightspark to integrate Bitcoin lightning payments
Revolut leverages Lightspark's infrastructure to offer near-instant Bitcoin transactions, positioning itself as a leader in crypto adoption.
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Adoption
UK has no plan to establish national Bitcoin reserve despite global trend
Bitcoin Policy UK calls for better management of existing BTC reserves, criticizing the government’s conservative approach.
Regulation
FCA aims to curb risky crypto lending and credit purchases to protect UK investors
The financial regulator stressed that these regulatory measures are important to protect retail crypto users in the UK.
Regulation
UK moves to regulate crypto services such as staking, stablecoins
The draft reveals changes for custody, staking, and stablecoin issuance. The publication of the final text is expected to July 15.
Stablecoins
Bank of England sounds alarm on stablecoin oversight issues
The Bank of England and the FCA are crafting regulatory frameworks to ensure stablecoins maintain stability and mitigate potential financial threats.
Crypto
BlackRock approved to offer crypto services in UK, expanding digital asset footprint
BlackRock's FCA approval restricts operations to ETP support, significantly narrowing its crypto asset activities.
Crypto
U.K. officials have frozen nearly $7.7M worth of illicit crypto assets in one year
The biggest freeze order was issued against a wallet containing around $2 million in crypto that was hosted on Coinbase.
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Crypto
Bitcoin’s rise turns 2017 theft into multimillion-pound scandal for UK officer
Exchanges
Kraken strengthens UK crypto regulatory standing with FCA electronic money license
Regulation
UK lawmakers advance bill to strengthen crypto seizure powers
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