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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. Since joining the FCA in June 2021, Pritchard has led the supervision, policy, and … Read more
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) per bitcoin, brings the company’s total bitcoin holdings to 168.08 bitcoin, with an overall … Read more
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 notes (ETNs) to retail traders. If adopted, the proposal would allow pave the … Read more
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, all with a flat 1.49% transaction fee. In partnership with Uphold, IG’s platform allows … Read more
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 IMC, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of institutional-grade digital asset markets. … Read more
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 powered by advanced open technology. Revolut will connect to the open Money Grid, joining … Read more
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Britain’s financial watchdog, has decided to step in and stop financial institutions from giving credit to facilitate the purchase of cryptocurrency assets. The decision is part of a larger set of rules the institution aims to include to streamline crypto regulation. “Crypto is an area of potential growth for the … Read more
On April 29, 2025, the UK Treasury announced the release of a draft Statutory Instrument (SI) and a Policy Note detailing the UK’s upcoming financial services regulatory framework for cryptoassets, including stablecoins. Following proposals outlined in October 2023 and reaffirmed in November 2024, the draft SI establishes new regulated activities, such as operating cryptoasset trading … Read more
Bitwise supercharges its European expansion by listing four top-tier crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange, unlocking elite access for UK investors. Bitwise Unleashes Institutional Crypto Arsenal on LSE in Major UK Power Play Asset management firm Bitwise announced on April 16 that it had listed four of its Germany-issued crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on … Read more
Lomond School, a Scottish boarding school, will begin accepting bitcoin for tuition payments, up to $49,711 (£38,000) annually, starting this autumn. The school, claiming to be the first United Kingdom private school to do so, will convert the bitcoin to British pounds to manage currency risk. The decision, driven by parent requests, aligns with the … Read more