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

Ripple Joins US-UK Power Circle as Crypto Policy Enters Critical Phase

Global crypto leadership is accelerating as the U.S. and U.K. deepen digital asset ties, aiming to redefine blockchain standards and fuel unstoppable innovation. Ripple Signals Regulatory Ambitions in US-UK Digital Asset Summit Stronger collaboration on digital assets between the United States and the United Kingdom took center stage at a Downing Street roundtable on Sept. … Read more

US and UK Form Taskforce to Redefine Global Rules for Digital Assets

The U.S. and U.K. are joining forces to supercharge digital asset innovation and transform capital markets through a powerful new taskforce. US-UK Pact Sets Stage for Deep Overhaul in Global Digital Asset Policy The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Sept. 22 that it will work with the United Kingdom’s HM Treasury to launch … Read more

IG to Acquire Independent Reserve to Boost Asia‑Pacific Crypto Expansion

UK-headquartered IG Group said it has agreed to acquire Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve for an initial enterprise value of $117.4 million (A$178 million), accelerating IG’s push into Asia‑Pacific crypto markets and adding a crypto‑native team to the group. IG said the bolt‑on deal complements its recent organic rollouts in the UK and US—where it … Read more

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