London Stock Exchange Unveils Blockchain Infrastructure to Boost Market Access

London Stock Exchange Group has ignited a bold new era in finance, executing its first blockchain-powered private fund transaction on a cutting-edge digital platform. London Stock Exchange Facilitates Its First Blockchain Transaction in Private Funds London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) introduced its digital markets infrastructure platform on Sept. 15, confirming it had facilitated its first … Read more

LSEG and Microsoft Develop DMI for Private Funds, Enabling Tokenization and Facilitating First Transaction

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) launched its Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform for private funds, powered by Microsoft Azure, and facilitated its first transaction, the firm announced. DMI uses blockchain technology to support the full asset lifecycle—issuance, tokenization, distribution, post‑trade settlement and servicing—while aiming for interoperability with existing DLT solutions and traditional finance and … Read more

Crypto Industry Pushes Back Against Bank of England Stablecoin Ownership Caps

Cryptocurrency groups and industry executives are urging the Bank of England to abandon proposed ownership caps on systemic stablecoins, £10,000–£20,000 (about $13.5K to $27K) for individuals and £10 million (about 1.35M) for businesses, arguing the limits would put the UK at a competitive disadvantage versus the US and EU and be costly or infeasible to … Read more

British Trade Groups Urge Inclusion of Blockchain and Digital Assets in UK–US Tech Bridge Deal

UK trade and industry groups have urged the government to make blockchain and digital assets a core strand of the planned UK–US “Tech Bridge” ahead of President Trump’s state visit. In a letter signed by organizations including the UK Cryptoasset Business Council, UK Finance and ThecityUK, they warned that excluding blockchain could leave the UK … Read more

Easyjet Parent Company Launches Simplified Bitcoin Buying App

The Easy Group has launched easybitcoin.app, a mobile app powered by Uphold designed to simplify bitcoin buying and earning for everyday users, the company announced Sept. 9, 2025. The app offers three earning mechanisms—a 1% welcome bonus on the first $5,000 of recurring buys each month, 2% bitcoin rewards after three months of recurring purchases, … Read more

World Gold Council Unveils Wholesale Digital Gold to Transform Global Trading

A landmark digital gold initiative is set to transform the global bullion market, merging physical ownership with digital efficiency to elevate London’s role in precious metals trading. Industry Collaboration Shapes Future of Digital Precious Metals Market in London The World Gold Council (WGC), Linklaters LLP, and Hilltop Walk Consulting announced on Sept. 3 a joint … Read more

The Smarter Web Company Acquires 45 Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 2,440 BTC

The Smarter Web Company (Aquis: SWC) announced that it purchased an additional 45 bitcoin at an average price of £82,919 (approximately $111,758) as part of its ongoing “10 Year Plan” treasury policy. This latest move brings its total holdings to 2,440 bitcoin with a cumulative average cost of £82,409 (about $111,071) and a total purchase … Read more

Gemini Launches ETH and SOL Staking in the UK

Gemini has launched staking for ethereum ( ETH) and solana ( SOL) for users in the United Kingdom, allowing customers to deposit any amount of ETH or SOL on the platform to participate in Proof‑of‑Stake validation and earn staking rewards. The move follows the opening of Gemini’s first permanent UK office in London and expands … Read more

Stellar Invests in UK-Based Archax to Expand Participation in the Tokenized RWA Space

Stellar, the cryptocurrency project, has announced a strategic investment in Archax, a UK-based exchange and custodian that caters to institutional customers. The partnership secures the use of Stellar in RWA tokenization processes and aims to establish a foothold in Europe for the project’s activities. Stellar Partners With Archax Targeting RWA Tokenization Tokienization of real-world assets … Read more

The Smarter Web Company Acquires 295 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 2,395 BTC

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London-listed firm, has announced the acquisition of an additional 295 BTC as part of its “10 Year Plan,” which includes a treasury policy focused on bitcoin accumulation. The purchase was made at an average price of £89,000 per bitcoin (approximately $119,412), totaling … Read more

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