UK FCA speeds up crypto registration amid industry pressure The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is fast-tracking its registration process for crypto companies following criticism over lengthy approval timelines. Applications that previously took an average of 17 months are... Nazia Saeed — 3 days ago
U.K. regulator proposes exempting crypto firms from ‘integrity’ and other rules Crypto firms in Britain could be exempted from rules that ensure financial services companies act with integrity and in the interests of customers, under new proposals outlined by the regulator,... Stacy Pereira — 1 week ago
Bitpanda forays into U.K. with Arsenal FC partnership In a move to expand its international presence, Bitpanda has announced its foray into the U.K. market. The Austria-based crypto exchange aims to make the country one of its too... Radhika Parashar — 1 month ago
U.K.’s FCA stops ban on crypto ETNs, allowing retail investors to buy The United Kingdom’s securities watchdog Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially lifted its ban on crypto ETNs, allowing retail investors to buy these digital asset instruments as per a press... Johann Wilfred — 1 month ago
Illegal crypto ATM network busted in the U.K., two arrested U.K. authorities have cracked down on an illegal cryptocurrency ATM network, arresting two individuals and seizing seven machines in an ongoing investigation into an unregistered cryptoasset exchange and suspected financial... Rita Dfouni — 2 months ago
UK’s BCP technologies launches tGBP stablecoin UK-based cryptocurrency firm BCP Technologies has launched a new British pound-backed stablecoin, positioning it as a potential “live proof-of-concept” for future UK stablecoin regulations. In an announcement shared on June... Nazia Saeed — 3 months ago