Robinhood, a stocks, ETFs and crypto investment app, has been given the green light to operate as a broker by a U.K. regulator.
UK Lawmakers May Probe Facebook Libra Over Privacy, Fraud Concerns
A parliamentary committee worries about Facebook holding financial details on its potentially billions of Libra users.
UK Announces ‘Dirty Money’ Crackdown, Including Tougher Crypto Regime
The U.K. government has drawn up an action plan aimed to combat financial crimes that it says will include a new regime for crypto assets.
UK Finance Watchdog Takes Step Toward Ban on Crypto Derivatives, ETNs
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is now consulting on a ban of cryptocurrency-based derivatives and ETNs in a bid to protect investors.
UK Regulators Want a Long Look at Libra, Admonish Facebook’s Mantra to ‘Move Fast, Break Things’
The startup mantra just won’t cut it with U.K. regulators.
Crypto and Forex Scam Reports Tripled in the UK Last Year, Watchdog Says
Reports of cryptocurrency and foreign exchange scams surged in the U.K. last year, while total reported losses dropped, says the FCA.
UK Parliament Presented Showcase of Real-World Blockchain Applications
The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers.
73% of UK Consumers Say They Don’t Know What Cryptocurrency Is
Three-quarters of U.K. consumers don’t know what a cryptocurrency is or can’t define it, according to a survey by the nation’s financial regulator.
Blockchain Settlement Startup SETL Has Filed for Bankruptcy
Blockchain infrastructure provider SETL has filed for bankruptcy in the U.K., CoinDesk has learned.
UK Firm Gets Regulatory Green Light to Offer Crypto Derivatives
London-based OTC firm B2C2 has just been authorized by the U.K.’s financial watchdog to offer cryptocurrency contracts for difference (CFDs).
UK Financial Watchdog Plans Oversight of Security Tokens, Some Stablecoins
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed guidance for how various crypto assets should be regulated in the country.
Coinbase Hires New Compliance Chief for UK Operations
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has hired a new U.K. head of compliance with three decades of experience in the industry.
UK Tax Agency Publishes Detailed Guidance for Crypto Holders
U.K. tax body HMRC has provided an in-depth explanation of how cryptocurrency users should pay taxes on their holdings.
Blockchain-Friendly UK Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Tax Payments
British politician Eddie Hughes has proposed allowing local taxes and bills to be paid with cryptocurrencies.
UK Crypto Exchanges Pose Low Money Laundering Risk, Says Global Watchdog
Crypto exchanges in the U.K. pose a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorist financing, says a report from the Financial Action Task Force.
UK Could Ban Some Crypto Derivatives, Says Financial Watchdog Exec
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is considering a ban on some cryptocurrency-based derivatives, a senior executive has said.
DeVere Group Targets Arbitrage With New Crypto Fund
U.K.-based financial advisory firm deVere Group has launched an actively managed fund offering investors exposure to cryptocurrencies.
UK Government Says It Will Update Crypto Tax Guidance By Early Next Year
The UK Cryptoassets Taskforce wants to encourage the development of distributed ledger technology, according to a final report published Monday.
UK Lawmakers Call For Greater Oversight of Crypto Industry
Citing market volatility and consumer risk, the U.K. Treasury Committee called for increased regulation of the cryptocurrency space in a new report.
Coinbase to Offer New Crypto Trading Pairs for British Pounds
Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced it will begin rolling out new order book trading pairs for British pounds on Sept. 7.