Bitcoin Payments App Strike Enters UK as Global Expansion Rolls Out
The payments firm now operates in over 100 countries and territories globally.
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Jun 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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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.
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Jun 20, 2024 at 12:14 p.m. UTC
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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.
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May 8, 2024 at 11:41 a.m. UTC
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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.
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May 3, 2024 at 11:42 a.m. UTC
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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 th...
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May 1, 2024 at 10:49 a.m. UTC
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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.
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Apr 25, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Apr 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Apr 17, 2024 at 10:06 a.m. UTC
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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.
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Apr 15, 2024 at 10:17 a.m. UTC
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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.
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Apr 3, 2024 at 2:42 p.m. UTC
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