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Lloyd’s of London-Backed Insurance Policies Can Now Be Paid for in Crypto on Ethereum
Cryptocurrency insurance underwriter Evertas, a Lloyd’s coverholder, has teamed up with smart contract-based insurance marketplace Nayms to offer the on-chain policies.
By Ian AllisonJul 31, 2024
Coinbase's CBPL Fined $4.5M by UK Regulator for Lapses in Onboarding Controls
Despite restrictions in place, CBPL onboarded 13,416 high-risk customers for e-money services, the Financial Conduct Authority said.
By Camomile ShumbaJul 25, 2024
Crypto-Friendly Bank Revolut Plans to Sell $500M of Employee Shares at $45B Valuation: WSJ
Revolut has been in talks with investment firm Greenoaks over the sale, which would pave the way for a potential IPO
By Jamie CrawleyJul 23, 2024
Craig Wright Referred to UK Prosecutors for Consideration of Perjury Charges
Judge James Mellor also approved injunctions that prevent Wright from taking others to court again under the guise he is Satoshi Nakamoto.
By Camomile Shumba, Cheyenne LigonJul 16, 2024
DAO-Specific Legislation Isn't Needed Yet, English Legal Body Says
The Law Commission said decentralized autonomous organizations appear to fall under existing laws for the time being.
By Camomile ShumbaJul 11, 2024
Labour Landslide Sets Up Starmer as UK Prime Minister With Unstated Crypto Plans
While the industry was not mentioned in the party's manifesto or on the campaign trail, Labour has said it will support tokenization and a central bank digital currency.
By Camomile ShumbaJul 5, 2024
Ahead of the U.K. Election, Major Parties Remain Silent on Crypto Issues
The U.K. is set to hold its first election in five years on Thursday and crypto is not a campaign-trail issue.
By Camomile ShumbaJul 3, 2024
Bitcoin Payments App Strike Enters UK as Global Expansion Rolls Out
The payments firm now operates in over 100 countries and territories globally.
By Will CannyJun 25, 2024
UK Regulator FCA Arrests Two People Associated With 1B-Pound Illegal Crypto Business
The two suspects were interviewed under caution by the FCA and then released on bail.
By Camomile ShumbaJun 20, 2024
UK Minister Says Government Only Has Time to Implement Stablecoin, Staking Legislation
Economic Secretary Bim Afolami said that the government could put through stablecoin and staking legislation in the coming weeks but will outline what more is coming later.
By Camomile ShumbaMay 8, 2024