UK
UK Local Elections Show Swing to Labour With General Election Pending
The government, which has adopted a pro-crypto stance, must hold a general election by end-January.
By Camomile ShumbaMay 3, 2024
Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report
Between 2022 and 2023, crypto alongside retail banking, wholesale banking and wealth management posed the greatest risk of being exploited for money laundering, a report by the U.K. Treasury department showed.
By Camomile ShumbaMay 1, 2024
UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect
Law enforcement agencies will no longer need to wait for an arrest to seize crypto.
By Camomile ShumbaApr 25, 2024
Protecting Crypto Users Is More Important Than Faster UK Registration: FCA Executive
Members of the industry have said the regulator takes too long to approve crypto applications.
By Camomile ShumbaApr 18, 2024
UK Lawmakers Call for Govt to Develop Crypto, Blockchain Skills Pipeline
Member of Parliament Lisa Cameron called for the government to ensure that all stages of education and the workplace contribute to developing digital skills.
By Camomile ShumbaApr 17, 2024
UK to Issue New Crypto, Stablecoin Legislation by July, Minister Says
The country passed a landmark bill in June 2023, which laid the foundation for stablecoins and other crypto to be treated as regulated financial activities.
By Camomile ShumbaApr 15, 2024
UK Regulators Publish Draft Guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox Open to DLT
The DSS will last five years and could lead to a new regulatory regime for securities settlement.
By Camomile ShumbaApr 3, 2024
Craig Wright Assets Frozen by UK Judge to Prevent Him Evading Court Costs
Judge James Mellor found earlier this month that Wright was not, as he'd claimed, Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.
By Sheldon RebackMar 29, 2024
UK Ad Rules Apply to Influencers, Crypto Memes, Regulator Confirms in New Guidance
"The use of memes in promotions is particularly prevalent in the crypto-asset sector," the FCA's guidance said.
By Camomile ShumbaMar 27, 2024
UK Govt-Backed Report Urges Firms to Execute Tokenization Strategies
The Technology Working Group's report says firms need to be able to settle transfers on the blockchain via digital money and that funds should be allowed to hold tokenized assets.
By Camomile ShumbaMar 26, 2024