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UK Financial Watchdog Cancels Binance Permissions on Firm's Request

[Jun 19, 2023 7:06 AM] U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority said Binance's local unit is no longer authorized to provide any regulated services in the country.

Bitstamp, Interactive Brokers Join UK Crypto Register as First Additions in 6 Months

[Jun 13, 2023 8:15 AM] The two are the first companies added by the Financial Conduct Authority to the crypto register in six months.

FCA Right to Propose Stop to Marketing Crypto as ‘Inflation Resistant,’ UK Industry Members Say

[Jun 13, 2023 1:14 AM] A long-running industry narrative is that limited-supply cryptocurrencies like bitcoin can hold their value against inflation – similar to gold or bonds.

UK Bans ‘Refer a Friend’ Bonuses With Tougher Crypto Marketing Rules

[Jun 9, 2023 9:30 PM] Businesses marketing crypto assets to U.K. consumers will have to abide by stricter advertising rules presented by the country’s financial watchdog. These include prohibiting ‘refer a friend’ bonuses for the industry as well as introducing a…

Free Promotional NFTs, Crypto Airdrops Would Be Banned Under New UK Rules, Official Says

[Jun 9, 2023 4:49 AM] Crypto airdrops and NFTs themselves will not be banned, but using such incentives alongside promotions that encourage people to invest would be, said FCA's Matthew Long.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Clamps Down on Crypto Marketing

[Jun 8, 2023 9:00 AM] The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently proposed some strict new rules for how crypto companies can market their products and services to customers. If passed, the regulations would clamp down on misleading hype and unrealistic…

UK FCA Proposes Ban on Crypto Incentives in Tough New Marketing Rules

[Jun 7, 2023 5:01 PM] The Financial Conduct Authority said it will treat crypto like a high risk investment, and will consult on new guidance for its rules on promotions.

International Securities Regulator IOSCO Proposes Policy Recommendations for Crypto

[May 23, 2023 1:25 AM] The consultation period closes on July 31.

Crypto Has Evolved From Being Seen as an ‘Anti-Establishment Rebellion Asset’ Says FCA Executive Director

[Apr 26, 2023 2:00 AM] From being seen as a small “anti-establishment rebellion asset” more than ten years ago, crypto has grown to “become more widespread,” says Sarah Pritchard, an executive director at the United Kingdom’s Financial…

UK financial watchdog to crypto industry: ‘Let’s work together’

[Apr 25, 2023 9:33 PM] The Financial Conduct Authority wants input from crypto companies on moving forward with regulations.

UK FCA Wants to Work With the Crypto Industry to Develop Regulation, Executive Says

[Apr 25, 2023 9:21 AM] The U.K. is consulting on new rules for the crypto sector.

London Stock Exchange’s LCH SA to Clear Bitcoin Futures and Options on GFO-X Through New Service

[Apr 13, 2023 3:00 PM] On April 13, 2023, the London Stock Exchange’s LCH division, a clearing house group serving major international exchanges and a wide range of over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced its plans to offer clearing of bitcoin index futures and…

UK Widens Crackdown on Unauthorized Crypto ATMs

[Mar 8, 2023 8:30 PM] Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has widened its crackdown on unauthorized cryptocurrency ATMs. “There are currently no crypto ATM operators registered with the FCA, which they must be to operate…

Crypto firms could face 2 years jail for breaching UK advertising laws

[Feb 6, 2023 8:29 PM] Crypto firms in the United Kingdom could face some harsh punishments under the FCA's proposed financial promotions regime.

Crypto scammers abuse ‘lax’ UK company laws to fool victims: Report

[Jan 31, 2023 8:49 PM] A report suggests companies are able to register in the U.K. very easily, making them appear more credible to potential scam victims.

3 reasons why Ethereum price keeps rejecting at the $1,300 level

[Dec 6, 2022 3:05 PM] Traders are not sure if ETH will be able to hold the $1,200 level while the S&P 500 rapidly approaches the crucial 3,900 support and ETH derivatives data hints at more downside.