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Blockchain.com Registers With UK FCA, Cementing London Headquarters
11.2.2026
Blockchain.com registers with the UK Financial Conduct Authority to operate as a crypto asset business, reinforcing its London headquarters and UK roots. Blockchain.com on Feb. 10, 2026 announces registration with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a crypto asset business...
Gemini Exchange Exits UK, EU, Australia, Refocuses on America
6.2.2026
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced a significant strategic realignment, including workforce reductions and geographic market exits. The company will withdraw from operations in the United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia while reducing...
The Smarter Web Company Uplists to London Stock Exchange Main Market
4.2.2026
The Smarter Web Company joins the London Stock Exchange Main Market, highlighting its bitcoin‑backed balance sheet and growth ambitions. The Smarter Web Company announced its admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market on February 3, 2026 after uplisting from Aquis, marking the...
Valour Secures UK FCA Approval, Launches Staking ETPs on London Stock Exchange
27.1.2026
Valour gains UK Financial Conduct Authority approval and begins offering bitcoin and ethereum staking ETPs to UK retail investors. DeFi Technologies subsidiary Valour Inc. announces UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) approvals and begins offering 1Valour Bitcoin...
Former Bank of England Analyst Calls to Prepare for a Financial Crisis if Alien Life Is Confirmed
19.1.2026
Helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the UK’s central bank, called Governor Andrew Bailey to prepare for a possible contingency created by the confirmation of alien life in the universe. She states that markets might collapse and a reconfiguration of assets might ensue after this news. Helen...
UK Lawmakers Push Starmer to Ban Crypto Donations Amid Foreign Interference Fears
13.1.2026
Senior Labour backbenchers are pressuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties, warning that digital assets and AI make foreign interference cheaper and harder to trace. Concerns Over Foreign Interference United Kingdom (U.K.) Prime Minister Keir...
UK Sets out Regulation Framework for Crypto Firms
10.1.2026
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how crypto firms must apply for authorisation ahead of the new regulatory regime. The framework introduces a formal application window, transitional rules, and stricter marketing requirements. FCA Details Entry Process for New Crypto Regime...
Ripple Wins FCA Approval, Paving the Way for Massive UK Payments Expansion
10.1.2026
Ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, clearing the way to scale compliant digital asset payments, deepen its London footprint and position its payments platform at the center of the country’s rapidly evolving cross-border finance landscape. Ripple Wins FCA Green Light to Expand Digital...
Barclays Invests in Ubyx to Advance Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure
7.1.2026
Barclays makes a strategic investment in Ubyx to advance interoperable tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. clearing system for digital money that supports tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins. The partnership aims to create...
From Seizures to Mining Rigs: How Governments Built Massive Bitcoin Holdings
31.12.2025
In 2025, the roster of nation-states holding BTC quietly shifted, and what follows is a look at the top five countries sitting on large caches of the world’s leading crypto asset. Seized, Mined, Stockpiled: How Governments Became Major Bitcoin Holders in 2025 Early this year, in May, estimates...
UK Plans TradFi‑Style Crypto Rules, Eyes Ban on Political Crypto Donations
15.12.2025
The U.K. Treasury is preparing a sweeping crypto regulatory framework for 2027 that will bring digital assets under rules similar to traditional finance. Officials argue the reforms will give firms long‑term certainty and strengthen the U.K.’s appeal as a crypto hub. New Framework Aims for Clarity...
UK Regulator to Finalize Crypto Rules, Advance Stablecoin Framework in 2026
13.12.2025
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to finalize crypto rules, advance sterling stablecoin regulation, and enable fund tokenisation in 2026 as part of a broader push to accelerate digital innovation. A Clear Path for Crypto and Stablecoins The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set...
Crypto Investor Gives Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Record-Shattering $12 Million Donation
5.12.2025
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, received a record $12 million donation from aviation and crypto investor Christopher Harborne. The donation has been described as the largest ever from a living individual in UK politics. Harborne’s Donation Gift Eclipses Previous UK Record Reform UK, a political...
Ripple Flags UK Budget as Pivotal Moment With Digital Asset Power Moves Ahead
27.11.2025
The UK’s Nov. 26 Budget stands as a pivotal chance to lock in clearer digital-asset policy, boost regulatory certainty, and propel innovation across stablecoins and faster settlement—momentum that could define the nation’s global edge, according to Ripple. Ripple Sees Nov. 26 Budget Driving Fierce...
‘Cash to Crypto’ Swaps Fund Global Crime, Says UK National Crime Agency
23.11.2025
UK authorities have stepped up efforts to dismantle crypto-linked money laundering networks, warning that cash couriers are a vital link between illicit cash and digital assets. Cash Couriers Bridge Physical and Digital Crime United Kingdom (UK) authorities have intensified efforts to disrupt...
Cleartoken Gets UK FCA Approval to Launch Regulated Digital‑Asset Settlement
13.11.2025
Cleartoken wins UK approval to run a regulated digital‑asset settlement service for crypto, stablecoins and fiat. Cleartoken Depository Limited (London) receives Financial Conduct Authority authorization to operate a regulated Delivery‑versus‑Payment settlement system that nets and settles trades...
Bank of England Proposes £20,000 Limit in Landmark Stablecoin Framework
12.11.2025
The Bank of England proposed rigorous rules for sterling stablecoins, including allowing up to 60% of reserves in short-term UK debt and setting £20,000 limits per individual, aiming to protect consumers while securely expanding digital money adoption. Bank of England Proposes Sweeping Rules...
Coinbase Unveils UK Savings Account Paying 3.75% AER Daily on Deposits up to £85K
11.11.2025
Coinbase has ignited a major leap in U.K. crypto adoption, debuting a regulated savings account that fuses traditional banking with digital finance and offers high-yield, FSCS-protected returns for British users. Coinbase Launches Regulated Savings Account for UK Users Coinbase has strengthened...
BoE Says UK Stablecoin Rules Will Roll out ‘Just as Quickly as the US’
6.11.2025
Bank of England deputy governor vows UK stablecoin regime will be implemented promptly, with temporary holding limits. Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden tells a London conference on 5 November 2025 that the UK will unveil a proposed stablecoin regime on Monday and aims for it to be...
For the First Time, FTSE Russell Brings Its Benchmark Indices to Blockchain
4.11.2025
FTSE Russell’s integration with Chainlink’s Datalink propels traditional finance deeper into the blockchain era, bringing trusted benchmark indices onchain to power next-generation tokenized assets, regulated products, and institutional-grade financial innovation worldwide. FTSE Russell Goes...