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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...
Bitpanda Enters UK Crypto Market With 600+ Digital Assets and Major Institutional Partnerships
2.11.2025
Europe’s crypto momentum is exploding as the United Kingdom emerges as the next powerhouse for digital asset growth, with Bitpanda igniting a new wave of institutional and retail investment through its massive crypto offering and innovative UK expansion. Bitpanda’s UK Launch Highlights Growing...
KR1 Seeks Main Market Listing on London Stock Exchange Next Month
28.10.2025
KR1 plans to move its listing to the London Stock Exchange as UK regulators ease crypto rules. KR1, a crypto staking and investment firm founded in 2014 and based on the Isle of Man, is preparing to transfer its listing from Aquis to the London Stock Exchange main market next month, co‑founder Keld...
FCA Sues HTX for Unauthorized Crypto Promotions to UK Consumers
23.10.2025
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has filed civil proceedings in the High Court against HTX (formerly Huobi), alleging the exchange unlawfully promoted crypto asset services to UK consumers in breach of Britain’s financial promotions regime. HTX is not authorized to operate in the UK....
Bank of England Targets Late 2026 for Stablecoin Regulation
21.10.2025
The Bank of England (BoE) plans to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins by the end of 2026. UK Seeks to Match U.S. Progress The Bank of England (BoE) is reportedly aiming to establish a stablecoin regulatory framework by the end of 2026 as it seeks to keep pace with other jurisdictions...
From Regulation to Adoption: Crypto Moves Closer to Being Fully Normalized Globally
21.10.2025
Global adoption of crypto accelerated as major asset managers launched regulated bitcoin and ethereum products on the London Stock Exchange, signaling broad institutional alignment, rising regulatory clarity, and crypto’s rapid integration into global finance. Listings on the LSE Mark Crypto’s...
UK Tax Authority Targets Crypto Investors with 65,000 ‘Nudge’ Letters
21.10.2025
The UK tax authority has intensified its efforts to address crypto tax non-compliance, sending around 65,000 “nudge” letters in the 2024–25 tax year. Surge in ‘Nudge’ Letters Revealed by FOIA The United Kingdom’s tax authority, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has escalated its crackdown...
From Washington to the UK — Here’s How Governments Are Stockpiling Bitcoin
20.10.2025
After scooping up more than 127,000 bitcoin, the U.S. wears the crown as the biggest nation-state or government holder of the world’s top crypto asset. Here’s a freshly updated rundown of the leading country-level bitcoin stashes and where they stand as of Oct. 19, 2025. Behind Closed Wallets:...
Bitcoin Seizure Sparks Tension Between UK Treasury and Chinese Victims
16.10.2025
The UK government is weighing a compensation plan for victims of a major crypto fraud involving 61,000 BTC seized from Chinese scammer Zhimin Qian. Details of the Seizure and Conviction The United Kingdom government is considering a compensation plan for victims of a major fraud case that could...
FCA Crypto ETN Ban Reversal a ‘Milestone Moment’ for UK, Says Zebu Live CEO
15.10.2025
A digital asset industry leader sees the Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to lift its prohibition on the sale of crypto ETNs to retail investors as a major step toward making the country a hub for crypto innovation. A Milestone for the UK Crypto Industry The Financial Conduct Authority...
Bank of England Considers Exemptions to Stablecoin Holding Caps
9.10.2025
The U.K. central bank reportedly plans to grant exemptions to proposed limits on stablecoin holdings for entities like cryptocurrency exchanges. Embracing Change and Competition The Bank of England (BOE) reportedly plans to grant exemptions to proposed limits on stablecoin holdings for entities...
Officials Warn Against Using Seized BTC to Fill UK Fiscal Gap Amid Legal Uncertainty
3.10.2025
The UK Treasury is reportedly considering keeping most of the 61,000 bitcoins seized from Chinese fraudsters in 2018, potentially to help address fiscal shortfalls. However, officials have warned against relying on the crypto due to the likelihood of a lengthy legal battle. Legal Warnings Over...
Ripple Highlights Transatlantic Initiative as Blueprint for Global Crypto Regulation
28.9.2025
A groundbreaking transatlantic initiative is fueling institutional blockchain adoption, spotlighting stablecoins, tokenized assets, regulatory alignment, and cross-border finance, with Ripple positioned to shape global standards and accelerate digital growth. Ripple Touts Bilateral Taskforce...
Ripple Joins US-UK Power Circle as Crypto Policy Enters Critical Phase
24.9.2025
Global crypto leadership is accelerating as the U.S. and U.K. deepen digital asset ties, aiming to redefine blockchain standards and fuel unstoppable innovation. Ripple Signals Regulatory Ambitions in US-UK Digital Asset Summit Stronger collaboration on digital assets between the United States...
US and UK Form Taskforce to Redefine Global Rules for Digital Assets
23.9.2025
The U.S. and U.K. are joining forces to supercharge digital asset innovation and transform capital markets through a powerful new taskforce. US-UK Pact Sets Stage for Deep Overhaul in Global Digital Asset Policy The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Sept. 22 that it will work with...
IG to Acquire Independent Reserve to Boost Asia‑Pacific Crypto Expansion
22.9.2025
UK-headquartered IG Group said it has agreed to acquire Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve for an initial enterprise value of $117.4 million (A$178 million), accelerating IG’s push into Asia‑Pacific crypto markets and adding a crypto‑native team to the group. IG said the bolt‑on deal...