UK

Finance

Bybit said it will suspend its U.K. operations entirely and Paypal said it would temporarily stop crypto purchases.

By Camomile ShumbaOct 6, 2023

Policy

Bybit and PayPal have recently withdrawn certain services from the U.K. and Luno has halted some U.K. clients from investing in crypto – just ahead of tough new promotions rules for crypto firms coming into effect.

By Camomile ShumbaOct 4, 2023

Policy

With the rules set to take effect Oct. 8, officials at the Financial Conduct Authority have a plan to tackle non-compliant firms, CoinDesk was told.

By Camomile ShumbaOct 2, 2023

Policy

Starting Oct. 16, the bank will decline customer attempts to make payments related to crypto assets via debit card or outgoing bank transfers.

By Sandali HandagamaSep 26, 2023

Policy

The bill requires companies to assess the likelihood that children will encounter harmful content in virtual worlds and have measures in place to mitigate such risks.

By Camomile ShumbaSep 20, 2023

Policy

The pseudonymous Bitcoin.org operator lost an appeal on a November ruling that said he cannot challenge legal fees from the self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor while remaining anonymous.

By Sandali HandagamaSep 19, 2023

Policy

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill set to become law later this year removes some legislative hurdles that slow local cops from freezing crypto linked to crime, CoinDesk was told.

By Camomile ShumbaSep 19, 2023

Finance

Companies like Luno and PayPal have halted certain crypto operations in the country in response to regulations set to take effect next month.

By Camomile ShumbaSep 14, 2023

Policy

There are benefits to crypto technology, and the digital pound could anchor digital money, Sarah Breeden said.

By Camomile ShumbaSep 12, 2023

Finance

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority crypto promotion rules will be effective by October 8.

By Camomile ShumbaSep 11, 2023