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Report: UK Moves to Sell Billions in Confiscated Bitcoin Assets
21.7.2025
The UK Home Office is preparing to sell a massive stockpile of bitcoin seized from criminals, potentially netting the Treasury billions to address budget pressures, The Telegraph reported this weekend. United Kingdom’s Home Office Prepares Major Sale of Confiscated Bitcoin The haul of forfeited...
SEC Commissioner Proposes Cross-Border Sandbox for Crypto and Tokenized Assets
19.7.2025
Crypto regulation is on the brink of transformation as U.S. and U.K. leaders push to align on digital asset sandboxes that could reignite blockchain innovation and remove compliance roadblocks. SEC’s Peirce Calls for US-UK Crypto Sandbox Alliance to Unleash Digital Asset Innovation U.S. Securities...
The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 1,600 BTC and Introduces New Valuation Metric
17.7.2025
The Smarter Web Company PLC, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 325 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 1,600 BTC as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The recent acquisition, totaling £27,145,693 at an average price...
Bank of England on a Collision Course With the US: Banks Should Not Issue Stablecoins
14.7.2025
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, warned about the dangers of banks issuing stablecoins, stating that they would remove money from the banking system. His stance contrasts with that of the Trump administration, which views stablecoins as a tool to extend dollar hegemony. Bank...
Collapsed UK Crypto Firm Ziglu Reveals $2.7M Shortfall, Imperiling Investors
14.7.2025
Administrators of a collapsed UK-based crypto firm have identified a $2.7 million shortfall, increasing the risk of total investment loss for some customers. Management Accused of Misappropriating Customer Funds Administrators for Ziglu, the collapsed United Kingdom-based crypto firm, have...
EU and UK Crypto Allocations Surge: Half to Devote 5%+ of AUM by 2025
12.7.2025
Institutional investors across the EU and UK are significantly increasing their cryptocurrency allocations, with 86% planning to boost holdings or enter the market in 2025, according to a Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey of 97 institutions. DeFi Engagement Set to Jump 2.5x in European Institutions...
HMRC to Require Crypto User IDs for Tax Starting 2026
9.7.2025
The United Kingdom’s tax authority will implement new regulations starting January 1, 2026, requiring crypto asset users to provide tax identification numbers and other personal information to service providers. Streamlining Tax Assessments and Penalties The United Kingdom’s...
The Smarter Web Company Acquires 226.42 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 1,000 BTC
8.7.2025
The Smarter Web Company PLC (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 226.42 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The bitcoin was acquired at an average price of £78,932...
Two Sentenced to 12 Years for $2.1 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud in UK
7.7.2025
Two individuals from the UK, Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga, have been sentenced to a combined total of 12 years in prison for their involvement in a $2.1 million cryptocurrency fraud, following a prosecution by the FCA. Between February 2017 and June 2019, the pair cold-called victims, selling...
The Smarter Web Company Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 773.58 BTC
1.7.2025
On July 1, 2025, The Smarter Web Company PLC, a London-listed technology firm, announced the acquisition of an additional 230.05 BTC as part of its ongoing bitcoin treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The company purchased the bitcoin at an average price of £78,103 ($107,126)...
Crypto Crunch: Why One of Britain’s Biggest Banks Is Saying No to Digital Assets
26.6.2025
Starting June 27, Barclays will prohibit cryptocurrency transactions using Barclaycard credit cards, citing risks associated with purchasing cryptocurrencies. Barclays Cites Cryptocurrency Volatility Effective June 27, Barclays clients will no longer be able to conduct cryptocurrency transactions...
Top Regulators Forge US-UK Alliance to Oversee Digital Assets
25.6.2025
U.S. and U.K. regulators are accelerating unified oversight of digital assets, stablecoins, AI in finance, and cross-border innovation, reshaping global markets and fortifying financial stability. US-UK Power Bloc Moves Aggressively on Digital Assets and Global Financial Stability The U.S....
The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings as Part of Long-Term Strategy
24.6.2025
The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 196.9 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The acquisition, valued at £15,185,259 ($20,610,000), was made at an average price of £77,122...
Ripple Unveils Urgent 4-Point Plan to Ignite UK Crypto Revolution
20.6.2025
Ripple is pushing the UK to ignite crypto leadership with four bold regulatory moves set to spark explosive innovation, massive investment, and unstoppable blockchain-driven financial dominance. New Recommendations Set Stage for UK’s Explosive Crypto Power Shift Ripple revealed on June 18 that...
UK FCA Creates New Deputy Chief Executive Role to Oversee Regulation of Stablecoin and Crypto Firms
11.6.2025
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its new Deputy Chief Executive, a role created to reflect the organization’s expanding responsibilities, including the integration of the Payment Systems Regulator and the regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms....
UK-Based The Smarter Web Company Boosts Bitcoin Investments Amid Strategic Growth Plan
10.6.2025
The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, announced the acquisition of an additional 45.32 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The purchase, totaling £3,509,370 ($4,736,000) at an average price of £77,437 ($104,999.50)...
UK Financial Watchdog Proposes Lifting Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors
6.6.2025
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has proposed lifting a ban on offering crypto exchange-traded notes to retail traders. Normal Financial Promotion Rules to Apply The U.K. financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has proposed lifting a ban on offering crypto exchange-traded...
UK Financial Giant IG Group Launches Crypto Trading for Retail Investors
2.6.2025
UK financial giant IG Group, a leading FTSE 250 trading platform, is launching cryptocurrency trading for retail investors—becoming the first UK-listed company to offer such services. Customers can buy, sell, and hold major digital currencies, including bitcoin, ethereum, and select stablecoins...
GFO-X Launches UK Regulated Trading Venue for Centrally Cleared Crypto Derivatives
14.5.2025
GFO-X announced the successful launch of its UK regulated trading venue for centrally cleared digital asset derivatives. This venue aims to meet the growing institutional demand for compliant crypto futures and options. The first institutional trade was executed between Virtu Financial and...
Revolut to Enhance Bitcoin Lightning Infrastructure in Europe via Lightspark
8.5.2025
Lightspark has announced a new partnership with Revolut to enhance payment infrastructure using the bitcoin network in the UK and select European countries. This collaboration aims to eliminate delays and high network fees associated with traditional payment systems, enabling seamless transactions...