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‘We Can Expect A Parabolic Move For Bitcoin In The Coming Months,’ Says UK Gov STA
UK Government Senior Trainee Actuary is bullish on Bitcoin despite country’s strict anti-crypto laws. Bitcoin is poised to do numbers in the long term, he reckons. The UK government continues to tighten crypto laws in the country. дальше »
2021-12-6 21:56
FCA to Pay Experts Over $600,000 to Combat Crypto Crime
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog, is looking to hire Experts that would help monitor cryptocurrency transactions for money-laundering, and other illicit activities. дальше »
2021-11-23 08:00
Cryptocurrencies Pose Limited Risk To UK Financial Stability, Bank Of England Avers
The Financial Policy Committee of the Bank of England has today published a report on the financial stability in the U. K. , a report that also contains the position of the committee on crypto assets. дальше »
2021-10-8 18:00
PayPal’s Crypto Trading Services Are Now Fully Available In The UK
PayPal today announced via its Twitter page that eligible customers in the U. K. can now fully buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin from their PayPal wallets. The announcement comes after last month’s promise by the company to extend its crypto services in the region. дальше »
2021-9-18 19:12
London High Court Orders Binance to Identify Individuals Behind $2.6 Million Fetch.ai Hack
London High Court judge Pelling QC has ordered Binance crypto exchange to track hackers and help recover all the $2.6 million stolen on June 6 from Fetch.ai accounts on Binance. The case is part of the public cases involving the cryptocurrency exchange since being ordered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to cease providing any […] дальше »
2021-8-14 15:41
London court orders Binance to trace hackers behind $2.6M Fetch.ai attack
"We need to dispel the myth that crypto assets are anonymous. The reality is that with the right rules and applications they can be tracked, traced and recovered," said Syedur Rahman. дальше »
2021-8-14 20:27
Arsenal FC to launch AFC Fan Token on Socios
Socios will become the digital meeting place for “Gooners,” a term used since the 1980s to describe Arsenal fans.
дальше »2021-7-19 18:30
China is pumping money out of the US with Bitcoin
Chinese authorities seem to be putting things in order rather than declaring war on crypto, aiming to further weaken the U.S. economy. дальше »
2021-7-19 18:07
Softbank leads $800M investment for banking app Revolut
Now valued at $33 billion, Revolut didn’t rule out a potential IPO this year, but the firm's CFO suggested that it was unlikely. дальше »
2021-7-15 12:35
Santander's UK arm follows Barclays in banning payments to Binance
The bank said would be “following the FCA’s warning to consumers” in blocking payments made to the crypto exchange.
дальше »2021-7-8 22:20
BREAKING: Binance suspends euro bank transfers amid regulatory heat
Effective 8:00 am UTC on Wednesday, Binance users will no longer be able to make euro deposits through their bank. However, they can still fund their accounts with credit cards and debit cards. дальше »
2021-7-7 22:40
U.K. Multinational Bank Barclays Blocks All Payments To Binance, Citing Notice From FCA
British banking giant Barclays is prohibiting customers from using their debit and credit cards to make payments to the world’s largest cryptocurrency by trading volume, Binance. Barclays appears to be sending text messages to their customers, informing them that the bank is halting payments to the crypto exchange until further notice, the Financial Times reported. […] дальше »
2021-7-6 00:18
Binance disappointed by Barclays’ ‘unilateral action’ to block customer payments
A Binance spokesperson reiterated to Cointelegraph that the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent edict only applied to Binance Markets Limited, which is a separate legal entity from the main global exchange that operates through Binance.com. дальше »
2021-7-6 22:20
UK Financial Watchdog Clamps Down On World’s Largest Crypto Exchange, Binance
UK financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority, has halted cryptocurrency exchange Binance from operating in the UK. In a statement titled “Consumer warning on Binance Markets Limited and the Binance Group” published on the organization’s official website on Saturday, the FCA stated that Binance Markets Limited “is not permitted to undertake any regulated activity in […] дальше »
2021-6-28 01:20
111 Unregistered Crypto Firms In The UK Might Pioneer The Next Bear Market
Following the notice by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to cryptocurrency companies in January, the FCA published a warning to consumers against 111 crypto firms in the UK. The list which is to serve as a reference to consumers, to guide their relationship with crypto firms, comprises all crypto firms that are yet to register […] дальше »
2021-6-26 14:56
90% Of UK Financial Advisors Are Anti-Crypto — And Here’s Why
Though cryptocurrencies have seen a significant rise in popularity, formal financial organizations are still skeptical about the asset class due to its high volatility and the regulatory attention it has received. дальше »
2021-6-17 22:55
21shares to Launch Bitcoin ETP for Institutional Investors in the UK
Switzerland-based 21shares announced it’s going to offer its crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) to institutional investors in Britain. The platform said the aim is to provide U. K. investors with exposure to bitcoin without the need to deal with crypto custody and security. дальше »
2021-6-8 07:30
UK Banks Are Blocking Payments To Cryptocurrency Exchanges
According to a recent report from The Telegraph, three UK banks, Barclays, Monzo, and Starling have halted payments to cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and SwissBorg. The banks cite concerns regarding crypto-related financial crime as the primary motivation for this action. дальше »
2021-6-1 16:47
Worst UK bank for dealing with scams issues crypto scam alert
NatWest issued a crypto scam warning to mobile banking users after reportedly receiving a record number of complaints in Q1.
дальше »2021-5-28 19:45
Bitcoin greenwashing? Lawmakers want clearer definitions of green energy
U.K. legislators want clearer definitions applied to green energy usage to combat the rise of financial “greenwashing.”
дальше »2021-4-24 11:10
Britcoin: UK Looking To Create Its Own Digital Currency
One thing that has become very prominent on the global stage is the creation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) by various world powers. China, Canada, the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, and France are all at various stages of development and deployment of their own CBDCs. дальше »
2021-4-20 17:08
UK government establishes central bank digital currency task force
The United Kingdom is the latest country to begin exploring the possibility of creating a central bank digital currency.
дальше »2021-4-19 12:37
The perils of suing crypto exchanges after ransomware attacks
As seen in the case of AA v. Bitfinex, targeting a crypto exchange over stolen funds is a high-risk, low-reward proposition.
дальше »2021-4-19 14:12
British Authorities Take Down Dark Web Ecstasy Gang, Seize $5.8M in Drugs
The string of dark web gangs being cracked down by law enforcement is still alive across the world. Recently, the British authorities dismantled an unnamed dark web band known for selling ecstasy and gathering millions of dollars worth of crypto. дальше »
2021-4-6 07:30
We still have a lot of work to do on diversity, equity and inclusion
The gender disbalance in the crypto space is still huge, though it is in our hands to make it more inclusive for everyone.
дальше »2021-3-9 19:26
As Crypto Booms, More Brits Plan To Get On Board The Train
It’s the “bull run,” and more people are coming to know cryptocurrencies daily. These people include institutional investors, small businesses, and everyday retail investors. According to a recent survey by Piplsay, 23% of 6,070 Brits randomly picked expressed willingness to purchase cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-2-22 23:43
Exmo crypto exchange suffers second attack in two months
The total volume on the crypto exchange has fallen 4.9% in the last 24 hours.
дальше »2021-2-16 00:29
Former UK Cyber Intelligence Official Pushes for Law Change to Stop Bitcoin Ransomware Payments
A former U. K. cybersecurity chief has raised concerns that ransomware incidents are close to “getting out of control. ” Ciaran Martin has also called for laws to prevent people from paying bitcoin to cybercriminals. дальше »
2021-1-27 16:07
Survey finds 31% of Brits are crypto curious, but lacking information
Over a third of those who have already bought crypto are themselves new or novice investors.
дальше »2021-1-27 13:54
UK health service to use blockchain to monitor COVID-19 vaccine storage
The U.K.'s National Health Service will implement an IoT solution built on the public distributed ledger network Hedera Hashgraph in order to monitor the storage of its COVID-19 vaccine supplies. дальше »
2021-1-19 12:00
IT Engineer Offers Nearly $72 Million to Excavate Lost Bitcoin Fortune
James Howells, an IT Engineer, is offering a percentage of his Bitcoin stash to the Newport City council to dig up a hard drive containing over 7,000 bitcoins that he accidentally discarded. Howells Seeks to Recover 7,500 BTC According to the South Wales Argus, James Howells was renewing his appeal to the city council toRead More дальше »
2021-1-15 02:00
Bitcoin is ‘non-sensical’ asset that still makes sense, says UK investment manager
His firm added exposure to Bitcoin before the winter surge.
дальше »2021-1-14 11:05
UK Government Asks Crypto Industry to Provide Insights on Its Regulatory Approach
Her Majesty’s Treasury in the U. K. issued a document that details a series of proposals addressing the crypto community. With the consultation, the Treasury is initiating a “regulatory approach to cryptoassets and stablecoins” for 2021 following the Brexit turmoil. дальше »
2021-1-12 09:45
Hedera Hashgraph to be used for crowdsourced airstrike warning app in Syria
An app that has been used for years to help civilians to access better real-time information about airstrikes has switched from using Ethereum to Hedera Hashgraph. дальше »
2020-11-18 16:59
U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority Strikes Ban On The Sale Of Crypto Derivatives
The cryptocurrency communities in several countries might be excited to adhere to new policies that are preceding numerous bans that have recently been overruled, but the U.K.’s cryptocurrency community may be taking a step back, following a stern ban that has just been launched against the sale of crypto derivates to retail consumers. The Financial […] дальше »
2020-10-7 20:20
Coinfloor Is Riding A Bullish Bitcoin Wave With Baby Boomers
The legacy U.K. bitcoin exchange Coinfloor is working to onboard Baby Boomers to BTC, an increasingly attractive investing choice for the generation. The post Coinfloor Is Riding A Bullish Bitcoin Wave With Baby Boomers appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2020-7-29 21:24
Is The UK Government’s Bid to Control Crypto Ads a Dent on Cryptocurrency Adoption?
Cryptocurrency adoption has come a long way from being labeled a “thing” associated with fraud and scam to a household name in the world of finance. While the current cryptocurrency adoption rate can be attributed to many reasons, crypto advertisements cannot be overlooked. дальше »
2020-7-26 18:04
Opera Expands Crypto Wallet Top-Ups to the UK
Opera users in the United Kingdom can now purchase cryptocurrency directly via bank accounts or digital banking app Revolut.
дальше »2020-7-24 11:19
English Football Club Hit With Multi-Million Dollar Ransomware Attack
Cybersecurity authorities in the UK warned that ransomware could threaten the sports sector.
дальше »2020-7-24 19:39
UK Government Plans to Stamp Out Crafty Crypto Promotions to Protect Investors
One of the biggest ills and threats facing the crypto industry has been the incessant presence of bad actors that seek to profit fraudulently. When such happens, the unsuspecting investors have always been the losers. дальше »
2020-7-21 23:21
Adam Back Denies Having a Beer With Satoshi Nakamoto
An early Bitcoin adopter contends that Adam Back had a beer with Satoshi Nakamoto in London, while Back categorically denies it.
дальше »2020-7-21 23:00
The Encrypted Messaging Dilemma: Balancing Censorship and Freedom
Experts are of the opinion that governments need to work hand-in-hand with encryption-centric service providers to combat illegal activities on their platforms. дальше »
2020-7-12 10:00
Crypto Facilities Gets FCA Nod to Set up Crypto Futures Venue
Crypto Facilities, a subsidiary of Kraken cryptocurrency exchange, has obtained a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). An MTF is a European regulatory term for a self-regulated financial trading venue. дальше »
2020-7-8 06:15
UK Financial Watchdog Reminds Crypto Businesses to Register Ahead of Deadline
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is urging all crypto businesses operating in the country to submit their applications by June 30 to make it for the 2021 deadline. дальше »
2020-6-22 14:39
It Is Time for Databases to Get Fully Decentralized
To become truly decentralized, blockchain projects should remove dependency on the centralized cloud providers used as their data storage. дальше »
2020-6-15 23:00
Social Distancing Banners in Games Should Concern You…Eventually
Social distancing is important, so it makes sense to put that message into video games. Even if the end result raises some slight concerns. The post Social Distancing Banners in Games Should Concern You…Eventually appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-4-7 20:53
Boris Johnson’s Coronavirus Illness Spotlights Controversial Standby
Boris Johnson's medical treatments suggest a severe case of coronavirus. His elected replacement Dominic Raab may have to step up soon. The post Boris Johnson’s Coronavirus Illness Spotlights Controversial Standby appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-4-7 13:53
Boris Johnson’s Coronavirus Diagnosis Is Only the Beginning
Boris Johnson becomes the first high-profile world leader to test positive for coronavirus, suggesting more shocking diagnoses are coming. The post Boris Johnson’s Coronavirus Diagnosis Is Only the Beginning appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-3-28 16:08
Prince Charles Has Coronavirus, And I Couldn’t Care Less
Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus, but the U.K. public is angry that tests aren't widely available for everyone else. The post Prince Charles Has Coronavirus, And I Couldn’t Care Less appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-3-25 15:14
Selfish Brits Made the U.K. Coronavirus Lockdown Inevitable
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally made the lockdown against coronavirus official after selfish Brits ignored advice. The post Selfish Brits Made the U.K. Coronavirus Lockdown Inevitable appeared first on CCN.com дальше »