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Audits and rug-pulled projects, a $650B token burn, and major DeFi protocol quits UK: Finance Redefined
Uniswap’s founder burned $650 billion of HayCoin, amounting to 99% of the token’s supply.
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Consultation on digital pound attracts more than 50,000 responses, privacy is key concern
The Bank of England’s consultation on the digital pound has sparked widespread public debate, underscoring critical concerns about privacy, cash usage, and the currency’s future trajectory. дальше »
2023-10-28 20:19
UK legislation on confiscating illegal crypto assets officially receives Royal Assent
The UK has advanced its crypto regulation with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill, intensifying crackdown on financial crimes while striving to maintain a crypto-friendly stance. The United Kingdom has made a significant stride in its battle against economic… дальше »
2023-10-27 22:11
UK FCA takes action against rule-breaking crypto firms
The FCA issued a statement on Oct. 25, warning crypto firms that they still need to comply with the new rules on financial promotions for crypto assets. The FCA said it has identified 221 breaches of the rules by crypto… дальше »
2023-10-26 15:13
Binance’s UK chief resigns amid regulatory pressure
Jonathan Farnell, the compliance officer of Binance in the UK, has left the company. In a comment to crypto.news, Binance’s spokesperson confirmed Farnell’s departure. “We’d like to thank Jonathan for his contributions and wish him all the best on his… дальше »
2023-10-24 14:26
Marinade and Orca Finance ban UK user access amid FCA regulatory concerns
Solana DeFi platforms Marinade Finance and Orca Finance restrict access for UK users due to FCA regulatory guidelines. дальше »
2023-10-23 18:38
New UK legal aid scheme omits crypto as liquid asset
UK citizens hoping to access legal aid through the proposed Help with Fees (HwF) scheme will not have cryptocurrency assets classified as disposable income. A new report from the UK Ministry of Justice includes commentary in response to a public… дальше »
2023-10-17 15:29
Binance halts new user registration due to UK crypto marketing regulations
Binance suspends new UK user registrations in response to recent changes in the country's crypto marketing regulations set by the Financial Conduct Authority. дальше »
2023-10-17 21:24
Exploring FCA’s new crypto promotion rules and their implications
With the FCA's new regulations, UK crypto firms face enhanced oversight, setting a potential global precedent for crypto marketing standards. Read how. дальше »
2023-10-12 22:07
UK parliament calls for NFT copyright protection rights
A cross-party committee of the UK Parliament has called on the government to protect the rights of artists and consumers in the NFT market. The committee members also raised concerns about fan tokens in sports, which are a type of… дальше »
2023-10-11 13:38
OKX reacts to new UK crypto regulations, reduces listed tokens
In an Oct. 8 update on its website, OKX stated that it had tailored a compliant user experience in line with the FCA’s new crypto promotion rules. дальше »
2023-10-8 18:52
UK authorities propose swift action against crypto rule violators
Lucy Castledine, the FCA’s director of consumer investments, said violations will be tracked on an hourly basis. дальше »
2023-10-7 19:24
JPMorgan’s UK Subsidiary Chase Bans Crypto Payments Following Surge In Fraud And Scams
Banking juggernaut JPMorgan confirmed that its retail arm, Chase, will block all crypto-related payments for its customers in the United Kingdom. дальше »2023-9-28 23:55
Chase UK blocks crypto payments for customers, citing fraud and scam rise
Chase U.K. will block all crypto payments over fraud and scam allegations. дальше »
2023-9-27 21:28
Princess Diana’s law firm to file a lawsuit against OneCoin
The British law firm that represented Diana, Princess of Wales, is now going after OneCoin masterminds. дальше »
2023-9-25 15:50
Major Crypto Exchange Bybit Suspends Services In The UK As New FCA Crypto Rules Bite
Crypto exchange Bybit has announced that it will suspend its operations in the UK ahead of new crypto marketing rules set to be implemented by the country’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), next month. дальше »
2023-9-23 00:36
UK passes online safety bill that stirred encryption concerns
U. K. ’s Online Safety Bill passed its last parliamentary reading on Sept. 19 and is ready to become law, according to a Sept. 20 statement. The bill is designed to protect children from harmful and illegal internet content. дальше »
2023-9-20 16:00
Investor who lost 8k Bitcoins in dump sues local council
An investor lost over 8,000 BTC after his hard drive was scrapped. Now, he will sue the UK council because he was not allowed to dig it up. According to The Telegraph, former engineer James Howells lost 8,000 Bitcoins (BTC)… дальше »
2023-9-11 14:42
The UK releases key ambitions for global AI summit
The officials in the U.K. released their priorities for the upcoming global AI summit, during which they plan to focus on risk and policy. дальше »
2023-9-5 16:36
UK lawmakers call for global alliance to tackle misuse of AI
UK lawmakers suggest drafting a bill to help establish effective AI governance. In four years, the adoption of AI has surged by a remarkable 270%. дальше »
2023-9-3 22:18
UK may ban crypto investment cold calls
The UK government has proposed banning unsolicited cold calls for all consumer financial products and services, including cryptocurrencies. HM Treasury released a consultation document this week. The ban aims to protect consumers from investment fraud, which has surged as criminals… дальше »
2023-8-25 19:36
UK FCA unveils guidelines for crypto operators ahead of ‘Travel Rule’ enforcement
From Sep. 1, 2023, crypto businesses in the UK will be legally required to collect, verify, and share transfer information, under the so-called "Travel Rule" дальше »
2023-8-18 22:35
PayPal announces halt on UK crypto purchases
PayPal has announced that it will temporarily pause crypto buying services in the UK starting from Oct. 1, 2023, with a planned resumption in early 2024. The latest decision, outlined in an email to select users on Aug. 14, comes… дальше »
2023-8-16 13:11
Bank of England releases new paper on Ripple use cases
The Bank of England (BoE) has released a new paper that explores the use of Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for synchronized settlement of payments. The new step taken by the Bank of England shows the increasing interest of central banks in… дальше »
2023-8-2 12:36
Privacy concerns raised as UK government advances Online Safety Bill
The U.K. Parliament is currently reviewing the Online Safety Bill (OSB) which could change the face of internet regulation дальше »
2023-7-29 18:51
The Sandbox and the British Museum bring art and history to the metaverse
The partnership between The Sandbox, the British Museum and laCollection intends to make artifacts in the museum’s collection more accessible. дальше »
2023-7-28 13:09
Worldcoin may face UK data regulators inquiry days after launch: Report
The project has faced criticism from within the fintech world over its dystopian features and privacy concerns.
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UK court grants appeal from Craig Wright in Bitcoin rights lawsuit
The decision reverses a prior ruling, allowing Craig Wright to appeal a lawsuit claiming copyright to the Bitcoin white paper and database. дальше »
2023-7-22 23:00
UK FCA to introduce permanent digital sandbox for technology startups
The UK's FCA said the Digital Sandbox to support technology firms will be permanently available as from August 1 дальше »
2023-7-21 21:22
UK won’t regulate cryptocurrencies as a form of gambling
UK's Financial Services Minister, Andrew Griffith, warns that categorizing crypto assets as gambling would cause disagreements with global and EU regulators дальше »
2023-7-21 21:13
UK Economic Secretary rejects regulating crypto as gambling, advocates for financial services framework
Andrew Griffith, U. K’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has rejected the Parliament Treasury Select Committee’s recommendation to regulate cryptocurrency trading as gambling, according to a response published on July 20. дальше »
2023-7-21 19:30
Rapid shift in Bitcoin liquidity reflects strong holder conviction
Quick Take The latest data reveals that a significant portion of the Bitcoin supply, approximately 15. 2 million, is deemed illiquid. In other words, these are held by entities that aren’t regularly selling or trading, potentially implying a long-term investment strategy. дальше »
2023-7-21 19:00
UK financial watchdog announces launch of permanent Digital Sandbox in August
According to the FCA, the sandbox will be open to businesses, startups and data providers, including those involved in banking, investment, lending and payments. дальше »
2023-7-21 19:00
Bank of England governor calls crypto ‘extremely speculative’
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey declares cryptocurrencies as “extremely speculative investments” and emphasizes the need for enhanced digital money. During his recent London Financial and Professional Services Dinner speech, Bank of England’s governor Andrew Bailey expressed skepticism towards cryptocurrencies.… дальше »
2023-7-11 15:03
UK sets deadline for crypto industry to tackle misleading ads or face severe penalties
In a bid to regulate the communication of information regarding crypto-related products, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new rules that specifically target companies operating in the United Kingdom. дальше »
2023-7-6 04:14
New UK crypto ad laws will go into effect in October
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the new financial promotions regime would apply to crypto assets starting October 8. In a July 4 letter, the financial regulator outlined several legal routes for firms to promote crypto assets to U. дальше »
2023-7-5 21:40
UK financial watchdog reminds crypto firms of October deadline for marketing compliance
Companies operating in the U.K. will have only “four routes to lawfully communicate cryptoasset promotions” in order to be in compliance with the FCA’s regime. дальше »
2023-7-5 18:26
House of Lords conducts final review of financial services bill before returning to House of Commons
During a session in the House of Lords, lawmakers in the upper house of the United Kingdom Parliament voiced their support for the Financial Services and Markets Bill. дальше »
2023-6-20 20:00
Binance withdraws registration in UK amid global crackdown
Binance limits its services in unfavorable jurisdictions as regulatory authorities worldwide tighten their scrutiny. Binance UK is canceling its registration with banking regulators. On June 7, Binance UK requested to cancel its registration from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The… дальше »
2023-6-20 16:23
Crypto Biz: Crypto outflows surge, a16z’s UK office, and the silent altcoins ban
A tight regulatory environment in the United States, coupled with soaring interest rates, is forcing crypto companies to rethink their business strategies. дальше »
2023-6-17 21:30
UK grants Bitstamp official authorization to operate as cryptocurrency exchange
Bitstamp UK Limited and Interactive Brokers Limited have recently become the latest additions to the list of registered organizations in the UK. дальше »
2023-6-15 17:58
Bitcoin holds strong as inflation causes chaos on UK markets
In an in-depth analysis by the CryptosRUs YouTube channel, recent developments in the global cryptocurrency markets are examined against the backdrop of rising inflation in the UK and US and significant crypto initiatives in China. In recent weeks, UK and… дальше »
2023-5-25 16:53
UK sees over 40% surge in crypto-related fraud cases
The United Kingdom’s Action Fraud has revealed that cryptocurrency-linked fraud cases have increased in the past year, reaching 306 million pounds ($378 million). Authorities have proposed regulating the UK’s web3 space, like its gambling sector. Despite a significant increase in crypto… дальше »
2023-5-25 13:15
UK panel proposes treating crypto trading as gambling
The Treasury Select Committee, a prominent cross-party group of U.K. lawmakers, has released a report suggesting that retail investing in unbacked cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, should be regulated similarly to gambling. дальше »
2023-5-17 20:01
UK citizen pleads guilty to cybercrime with over $794k in losses
UK citizen Joseph James O’Connor will spend many years behind bars after pleading guilty to orchestrating SIM swapping and other cyber attacks that defrauded victims of $794,000 in crypto. Joseph James O’Connor, a 23-year-old notorious cyber criminal who orchestrated the… дальше »
2023-5-10 15:10
UK’s watchdog cracking down on illegal crypto ATM operators
Using its powers under money laundering regulations, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raided crypto ATMs suspected of being illegally operated across England дальше »
2023-5-6 22:39
British MP Lisa Cameron calls for cryptocurrency regulation
According to British MP Lisa Cameron, she refrains from investing in cryptocurrency to maintain objectivity in legislation, but she still recognizes the need for ongoing regulation. дальше »
2023-5-2 21:07
UK Treasury seeks input on taxing DeFi staking and lending: Finance Redefined
The UK Treasury is seeking input on taxing the DeFi space, and on provisions around staking and lending.
дальше »2023-4-29 23:20
UK’s FCA is looking to collaborate with crypto entities
The FCA is reportedly interested in developing a regulatory framework for crypto in collaboration with crypto firms. However this move does not sit well with the US who claim its all being done wrong. дальше »
2023-4-26 16:48
Crypto firms face resistance from UK banks
As of a recent Bloomberg report UK banks are making it hard for crypto firms. This comes as the US continues to enforce regulations on crypto firms as well. дальше »