FCA Sues HTX for Unauthorized Crypto Promotions to UK Consumers

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has filed civil proceedings in the High Court against HTX (formerly Huobi), alleging the exchange unlawfully promoted crypto asset services to UK consumers in breach of Britain’s financial promotions regime. HTX is not authorized to operate in the UK. The FCA says the action is part of its commitment … Read more

From Regulation to Adoption: Crypto Moves Closer to Being Fully Normalized Globally

Global adoption of crypto accelerated as major asset managers launched regulated bitcoin and ethereum products on the London Stock Exchange, signaling broad institutional alignment, rising regulatory clarity, and crypto’s rapid integration into global finance. Listings on the LSE Mark Crypto’s Shift Toward Worldwide Normalization Momentum toward global cryptocurrency normalization is accelerating as major asset managers … Read more

UK Tax Authority Targets Crypto Investors with 65,000 ‘Nudge’ Letters

The UK tax authority has intensified its efforts to address crypto tax non-compliance, sending around 65,000 “nudge” letters in the 2024–25 tax year. Surge in ‘Nudge’ Letters Revealed by FOIA The United Kingdom’s tax authority, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has escalated its crackdown on crypto tax non-compliance, issuing approximately 65,000 “nudge” letters to … Read more

From Washington to the UK — Here’s How Governments Are Stockpiling Bitcoin

After scooping up more than 127,000 bitcoin, the U.S. wears the crown as the biggest nation-state or government holder of the world’s top crypto asset. Here’s a freshly updated rundown of the leading country-level bitcoin stashes and where they stand as of Oct. 19, 2025. Behind Closed Wallets: Governments Have Amassed Billions in Bitcoin As … Read more

FCA Crypto ETN Ban Reversal a ‘Milestone Moment’ for UK, Says Zebu Live CEO

A digital asset industry leader sees the Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to lift its prohibition on the sale of crypto ETNs to retail investors as a major step toward making the country a hub for crypto innovation. A Milestone for the UK Crypto Industry The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s decision to lift its prohibition on … Read more

Bank of England Considers Exemptions to Stablecoin Holding Caps

The U.K. central bank reportedly plans to grant exemptions to proposed limits on stablecoin holdings for entities like cryptocurrency exchanges. Embracing Change and Competition The Bank of England (BOE) reportedly plans to grant exemptions to proposed limits on stablecoin holdings for entities like cryptocurrency exchanges, which may have to hold large sums of these fiat-pegged … Read more

Officials Warn Against Using Seized BTC to Fill UK Fiscal Gap Amid Legal Uncertainty

The UK Treasury is reportedly considering keeping most of the 61,000 bitcoins seized from Chinese fraudsters in 2018, potentially to help address fiscal shortfalls. However, officials have warned against relying on the crypto due to the likelihood of a lengthy legal battle. Legal Warnings Over 61,000 BTC Seizure The United Kingdom (UK) Treasury is reportedly … Read more

Ripple Highlights Transatlantic Initiative as Blueprint for Global Crypto Regulation

A groundbreaking transatlantic initiative is fueling institutional blockchain adoption, spotlighting stablecoins, tokenized assets, regulatory alignment, and cross-border finance, with Ripple positioned to shape global standards and accelerate digital growth. Ripple Touts Bilateral Taskforce as Catalyst for Institutional Blockchain Adoption Ripple shared insights on Sept. 25 regarding a new bilateral initiative between the United Kingdom and … Read more