UK
U.K. Crypto Firms Can Apply for 3-Month Reprieve to Comply With Tough New Ad Rules
Bans on aggressive marketing were set to take effect in October, but companies can apply to delay some aspects until January.
By Jack SchicklerSep 7, 2023
Crypto Exchange Kraken's UK Derivatives Unit Looking to Expands Its Service: Bloomberg
The firm is looking move into a void in the crypto derivatives market left when FTX collapsed last November.
By Jamie CrawleySep 7, 2023
U.K.’s Travel Rule Troubles Showcase Global Challenge for Crypto
U.K. crypto firms have just days to comply with new anti-money laundering requirements – but they are seeking more guidance given patchy implementation of the controversial FATF rule between jurisdictions.
By Camomile Shumba, Jack SchicklerAug 24, 2023
UK ‘Travel Rule’ Won’t Completely Nix Transfers to Noncompliant Places, FCA Says
Companies such as PayPal are already halting their crypto payments services in the U.K. as a result of tighter regulations.
By Jack SchicklerAug 17, 2023
UK Crypto Incentives Ban Could Drive Firms Out of Country, Lobbyists Say
Lobby group CryptoUK called for more clarity from the FCA on guidance for upcoming crypto ad rules.
By Camomile ShumbaAug 10, 2023
U.K. Move to Digitize Trade Documents Could Rely on Blockchain, Government Says
The Electronic Trade Documents Act, set to take effect later this year, could make use of blockchain tech to improve security and reduce costs.
By Camomile ShumbaJul 27, 2023
Craig Wright’s ‘Lies and Deception’ Justify Minimal Damages Claim, UK Judges Say
Wright says he is the true identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, and took a libel case against crypto podcaster Peter McCormack
By Jack SchicklerJul 26, 2023
Craig Wright Must Pay $516K to Pursue Case Against Kraken, Coinbase: UK Judge
Wright claims he’s Bitcoin White Paper author Satoshi Nakamoto and holds intellectual property rights on numerous cryptocurrencies
By Jack SchicklerJul 26, 2023
UK Information Commission to Make Inquiries About Worldcoin
The firm has claimed it complies with "very, very local and very specific rules and regulations in each of the markets where there's an Orb."
By Camomile Shumba, Eliza GkritsiJul 25, 2023
Craig Wright Will Be Able to Fight Bitcoin Copyright Claim in UK After Winning Appeal
The self-proclaimed author of the Bitcoin white paper claims the operation of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash violate his intellectual property rights.
By Amitoj SinghJul 21, 2023