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UK Set to Ban Buying Crypto with Credit Cards and Loans 99Bitcoins 1 week ago

UK Set to Ban Buying Crypto with Credit Cards and Loans

The UK's FCA proposes a ban on buying crypto with credit cards and loans, affecting retail investors.

Britain’s Financial Watchdog to Stop Lending for Crypto Asset Purchases Bitcoin.com 1 week ago

Britain’s Financial Watchdog to Stop Lending for Crypto Asset Purchases

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to ban lending for crypto asset purchases as part of broader regulation efforts.

FCA Asks for Public Feedback on Crypto Legislation Decrypt 1 week ago

FCA Asks for Public Feedback on Crypto Legislation

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority seeks public feedback on crypto legislation to regulate the market.

 UK regulator moves to restrict borrowing for crypto investments Cointelegraph 1 week ago

UK regulator moves to restrict borrowing for crypto investments

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to restrict borrowing for crypto investments to protect consumers from unsustainable debt as crypto-related borrowing climbs.

2 weeks ago
Capital.com Review Benziga 2 weeks ago

Capital.com Review

Capital.com offers an international platform for CFD trading with zero commissions and competitive spreads.

4 weeks ago
 Crypto’s growing footprint: UK regulator sounds alarm over stablecoin risks Cointelegraph 4 weeks ago

Crypto’s growing footprint: UK regulator sounds alarm over stablecoin risks

UK regulators voice concerns about stablecoins and crypto's impact on financial stability, highlighting risks like currency substitution and recommending resilient frameworks.

1 month ago
 Builders beware! — The UK's 2026 crypto regime is coming Cointelegraph 09 Apr 2025

Builders beware! — The UK's 2026 crypto regime is coming

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority plans a comprehensive crypto regulation by 2026, impacting activities like stablecoins and exchanges. Builders and developers worldwide should prepare for global implications.

FxPro Review Benziga 07 Apr 2025

FxPro Review

The article reviews FxPro, focusing on its regulatory compliance, trading platforms, and account types.

Ripple Urges UK to Fast-Track Crypto Regulations as Window of Opportunity Closes Beincrypto 06 Apr 2025

Ripple Urges UK to Fast-Track Crypto Regulations as Window of Opportunity Closes

Ripple urges the UK to expedite crypto regulations, emphasizing the nation's potential to lead the digital asset sector.

Galaxy Secures UK Approval for License to Expand Derivatives Trading Coindesk 02 Apr 2025

Galaxy Secures UK Approval for License to Expand Derivatives Trading

Galaxy gains UK approval to expand its derivatives trading operations by securing a spot on the Financial Conduct Authority's investment firms register.

BlackRock secures UK approval to launch Bitcoin ETP on Euronext market Crypto.news 02 Apr 2025

BlackRock secures UK approval to launch Bitcoin ETP on Euronext market

BlackRock secures UK approval to launch Bitcoin ETP on Euronext market.

 UK trade bodies ask government to make crypto a ‘strategic priority’ Cointelegraph 02 Apr 2025

UK trade bodies ask government to make crypto a ‘strategic priority’

UK trade associations urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a crypto-focused strategy, emphasizing the need for a dedicated envoy, action plans for blockchain, and alignment with the US to foster digital innovation.

UK Regulator Prepares for More Comprehensive Crypto Oversight by 2026 Blockonomi 28 Mar 2025

UK Regulator Prepares for More Comprehensive Crypto Oversight by 2026

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to authorize crypto firms under a stricter regime by 2026, with only 14% passing the current checks.

Too many young people invest in crypto, says FCA — ‘We are not anti-innovation’ DLNews 26 Mar 2025

Too many young people invest in crypto, says FCA — ‘We are not anti-innovation’

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) expresses concern about young people's involvement in crypto investments, yet emphasizes its support for innovation.

Kraken secures UK EMI license, expanding crypto services for British users Crypto.news 10 Mar 2025

Kraken secures UK EMI license, expanding crypto services for British users

Kraken secures a UK EMI license, enabling it to expand crypto services for British users with faster transactions.

2 months ago
UK Sentences First Illegal Crypto ATM Operator to Four Years in Prison Blockonomi 03 Mar 2025

UK Sentences First Illegal Crypto ATM Operator to Four Years in Prison

The UK has sentenced its first illegal crypto ATM operator, Olumide Osunkoya, to four years in prison for unregistered cryptocurrency activity, having processed £2.6 million through multiple locations.

3 months ago
What Crypto to Buy in February as Coinbase Exchange Comes to the UK? Bitcoinist 04 Feb 2025

What Crypto to Buy in February as Coinbase Exchange Comes to the UK?

Coinbase receives UK approval from the FCA, opening opportunities for British investors in the crypto market.

4 months ago
Crypto Ad Ban In UK A Failure? 50% Still Active Despite Restrictions Bitcoinist 02 Jan 2025

Crypto Ad Ban In UK A Failure? 50% Still Active Despite Restrictions

UK's crackdown on crypto ads isn't working well. Nearly half of illegal ads flagged by the FCA remain online, continuing to attract investors. Financial Times sheds light on these challenges.

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Withdraws UK License Application Cryptonews 20 Dec 2024

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Withdraws UK License Application

Copper Technologies, backed by Barclays, withdraws UK crypto license application due to FCA's scrutiny, shifting focus to US, Europe, and the Middle East.

5 months ago
Pump.fun Blocks UK Users Amid FCA Warnings, Raising Concerns About Its Future in the Meme Coin Market Coinotag 06 Dec 2024

Pump.fun Blocks UK Users Amid FCA Warnings, Raising Concerns About Its Future in the Meme Coin Market

Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin launchpad, has blocked UK users due to FCA scrutiny, raising concerns about its future.

FCA Prepares to Regulate Crypto as Awareness Climbs to 93% Bitcoin.com 27 Nov 2024

FCA Prepares to Regulate Crypto as Awareness Climbs to 93%

The UK's FCA is preparing to regulate cryptocurrency as awareness reaches 93%, with 12% of adults owning crypto. Average holdings are £1,842, and family and friends are key information sources for new investors. Alarmingly, 10% of buyers admit to unclear decision-making contexts.

UK Crypto Ownership Hits Record Highs as Regulators Plan New Rules Coinpaper 27 Nov 2024

UK Crypto Ownership Hits Record Highs as Regulators Plan New Rules

Crypto ownership in the UK has reached over 12%, leading the Financial Conduct Authority to plan a new regulatory framework.

UK Financial Regulator Sets Deadline for Crypto Rules Bitcoinhaber 26 Nov 2024

UK Financial Regulator Sets Deadline for Crypto Rules

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority aims to finalize cryptocurrency regulations by 2026, aligning with the government’s commitment to global standards led by Keir Starmer.

Crypto Ownership in the UK Hits 7 Million Adults: Financial Conduct Authority Reports Cryptonews 26 Nov 2024

Crypto Ownership in the UK Hits 7 Million Adults: Financial Conduct Authority Reports

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reports that over 7 million adults in the UK, accounting for 12% of the population, now own cryptocurrency assets.

7 Million Adults in the UK Now Own Crypto TheNewsCrypto 26 Nov 2024

7 Million Adults in the UK Now Own Crypto

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reports that 7 million UK adults now own cryptocurrency, up from 10% ownership in 2022, showing substantial growth in digital asset adoption.

FCA’s Regulatory Roadmap Hints at Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Rules by 2026 Amid Growing UK Adoption of Digital Assets Coinotag 26 Nov 2024

FCA’s Regulatory Roadmap Hints at Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Rules by 2026 Amid Growing UK Adoption of Digital Assets

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to introduce extensive cryptocurrency regulations by 2026, driven by increasing digital asset adoption in the UK.

7 Million UK Adults Now Own Crypto: Financial Conduct Authority Decrypt 26 Nov 2024

7 Million UK Adults Now Own Crypto: Financial Conduct Authority

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority reports a rise in crypto ownership to 12%, up from 10%, as 7 million adults now own cryptocurrency. This comes as the agency plans to regulate the crypto sector.

UK to Introduce Stablecoin Regulations and Exempt Staking Services: Report Cryptonews 14 Nov 2024

UK to Introduce Stablecoin Regulations and Exempt Staking Services: Report

The UK plans to introduce stablecoin and staking regulations, focusing on consumer protection and compliance for crypto firms, guided by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Bitget Re-Launches UK Website, Expanding Access to Digital Assets for British Users Bitcoin.com 13 Nov 2024

Bitget Re-Launches UK Website, Expanding Access to Digital Assets for British Users

Bitget has re-launched its UK website, complying with FCA regulations. British users can access crypto services including trading and custody for tokenized assets.

Bitget Re-enters UK Market with 150 Tokens Following FCA Approval TheNewsCrypto 12 Nov 2024

Bitget Re-enters UK Market with 150 Tokens Following FCA Approval

Bitget re-enters UK market with 150 tokens after FCA approval, following compliance with UK Financial Promotions Regime.

6 months ago
Portofino Technologies Navigates Employee Exodus After Key Executive Firings Amid FCA Approval Coinotag 24 Oct 2024

Portofino Technologies Navigates Employee Exodus After Key Executive Firings Amid FCA Approval

Portofino Technologies, a Swiss crypto market maker, faces an employee exodus following key executive firings, despite recently gaining UK FCA approval.

UK Stands Firm on Tough Crypto Regulations, Warns Against Lowering Crypto Standards Bitcoin.com 23 Oct 2024

UK Stands Firm on Tough Crypto Regulations, Warns Against Lowering Crypto Standards

The UK is maintaining strict crypto regulations, focusing on consumer protection and market integrity. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) emphasizes high standards for crypto asset registration to support safe and sustainable innovation.