United Kingdom Financial News

21.07 / 06:09

business regulation banking UK government Customers UK banks risk losing licenses for debanking customers over political views

The British government is reportedly set to announce measures that could see banks stripped of their license if they choose to debank customers due to their political views.

20.07 / 16:51

Government regulation Financial UK financial watchdog announces launch of permanent Digital Sandbox in August

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the launch of its Digital Sandbox, aimed at supporting tech firms in the early stages of product development.

20.07 / 14:11

Blockchain regulation Bitcoin Regulation Bitcoin UK government rejects lawmaker’s call to treat crypto like gambling

The United Kingdom government has rejected a proposal made by the House of Commons Treasury Committee to regulate crypto retail trading in the same way it oversees gambling, highlighting that it “firmly disagrees” with the committee’s stance.

18.07 / 02:59

regulation Social Media marketing financial promotions Financial Crypto memes can be considered financial promotions, says UK watchdog

Crypto firms and influencers may need to start slapping disclaimers on crypto memes to stay compliant with advertising laws in the United Kingdom, according to a new proposed guidance from the country's financial regulator.

16.07 / 08:05

business Binance Ripple SEC coinbase Report US ‘dominates’ crypto startup funding in Q2: Report

Despite facing regulatory scrutiny in the United States, crypto firms continue to innovate, with nearly half of all capital investments flowing toward U.S. crypto businesses, according to a recent report.

14.07 / 14:27

Law Adoption regulation Europe privacy Central Bank United Kingdom’s digital pound meets public backlash — Why?

British society is both civil and democratic, so it wasn’t unexpected that the government of the United Kingdom would “consult” the public before signing off on a digital version of the British pound. The response it received may have been surprising, though.

13.07 / 22:17

regulation privacy security Metaverse lawmakers UK bill on online safety should apply in the Metaverse, say lawmakers

Legislation aimed at regulating certain internet services in the United Kingdom should cover activities in the Metaverse, according to members of the House of Lords.

11.07 / 20:49

Government Law regulation Derivatives UK treasury regulatory UK Treasury plans to exclude derivatives and 'unbacked' tokens from regulatory sandbox

The treasury department of the United Kingdom has proposed excluding unbacked cryptoassets and derivatives from its plans for a Digital Securities Sandbox.

11.07 / 11:59

business regulation UK government Financial Services ATM UK FCA shuts down 26 crypto ATMs following coordinated investigation

The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), “disrupted” 26 of the 34 cryptocurrency ATMs it visited and inspected since the start of 2023.

05.07 / 09:41

Law Adoption regulation UK government Bitcoin Clarity needed on crypto lending regulations — UK Law Commission

A lawyer leading the United Kingdom’s Law Commission’s review on the application of British laws towards digital assets has stressed the need for further clarity around cryptocurrency lending.

05.07 / 07:47

economics inflation UK Interest rates Sunak UK sits as outlier on inflation as Sunak admits it is 'more persistent' than expected

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

04.07 / 20:59

Government regulation crimes UK government moves forward on bill aimed at empowering authorities to seize crypto

Lawmakers in the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom are moving forward with legislation aimed at expanding authorities’ ability to target cryptocurrencies used for illicit purposes.

04.07 / 15:33

Government Law regulation compliance Financial UK financial watchdog reminds crypto firms of October deadline for marketing compliance

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, has announced that all cryptoasset firms marketing to users in the country must be in compliance with its financial promotions regime by October 2023.

03.07 / 14:15

Law regulation Bank of England UK government UK Law Commission recommends 'distinct' legal category for crypto

The United Kingdom’s Law Commission is pushing for the creation of a ‘distinct’ category of personal property to accommodate and protect unique features of cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

29.06 / 20:35

business Blockchain Law regulation bills UK crypto UK crypto bill reaches final stage, on track for passage

A bill bringing cryptocurrencies under the same rules applied to traditional assets is set to pass into law in the United Kingdom as it reaches the final stages for King Charles’ royal assent on June 29, the final step required for a parliamentary bill to become law.

23.06 / 10:03

business Ethereum Winklevoss Twins Staking Ethereum staking Winklevoss twins’ Gemini launches Ethereum staking in the UK

Winklevoss twins’ cryptocurrency exchange Gemini continues to actively expand its services across the world, debuting Ethereum staking in the United Kingdom.

20.06 / 06:55

business Binance Binance UK office one of 2,403 companies sharing ‘utility closet’ in Suffolk

The United Kingdom-registered address for an entity of one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, Binance, is nothing but a tiny building in Britain’s east that is shared by thousands of other companies.

19.06 / 19:59

Government regulation Bitcoin Regulation UK government Financial UK government moves forward on financial markets bill for potential regulation of crypto

Lawmakers in the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom are moving forward with legislation that could help support the adoption of crypto in the country.

19.06 / 10:57

business Binance regulation regulatory Binance cancels registration in the UK amid regulatory scrutiny

Troubled cryptocurrency exchange Binance continues to withdraw from major markets amid the ongoing pushback from global regulators.

19.06 / 06:05

Blockchain CBDC Adoption Bank of England UK government ‘Britcoin’ launch inches closer after Project Rosalind CBDC tests

The Bank of England (BoE) is a step closer to launching its central bank digital currency (CBDC) dubbed “Britcoin” following the conclusion of a trial study called Project Rosalind.

16.06 / 18:47

business Binance Altcoin solana eToro Crypto Biz: Crypto outflows surge, a16z’s UK office, and the silent altcoins ban

A combination of escalating interest rates and a tight regulatory environment in the United States has driven a $417 million outflow from the crypto industry in the past eight weeks, with halts in trading for many altcoins draining liquidity and prolonging the ongoing crypto winter.

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