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Bitcoin Now Accepted At South London's Tooting Market

[Jun 19 10:48 AM] Established in 1930, Tooting Market in South London is an iconic indoor market and the UK's first food market.It has garnered accolades such as Best Small Indoor Market at the 2017 Great British Market Awards and Tooting is listed among Lonely…

Britain’s public healthcare chief flags rise in crypto trading addiction

[Jun 12 8:24 PM] NHS boss Amanda Pritchard called for action, saying specialist clinics are seeing a rise in young people with crypto trading addictions.

India Repatriates 100 Tonnes of Gold From UK, Aims to Move More

[Jun 3 7:36 PM] According to local media reports, the Reserve Bank of India has repatriated 100 tonnes of gold that was held in the vaults of the Bank of England. The operation, carried out in special circumstances due to the quantity of gold moved, may be…

UK Sentences Woman to Prison for Laundering Bitcoin After Police Seize 61K BTC

[May 25 5:20 AM] A woman has been sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for laundering bitcoin tied to a £5 billion fraud in China. Authorities seized over 61,000 bitcoin during their investigation, now worth over $4 billion. The woman denied all charges…

How to trade crypto in the UK using Revolut X

[May 17 7:08 AM] Uncover the step-by-step process for moving fiat from the Revolut banking app into the Revolut X application and trading cryptocurrencies.

UK Minister Says Government Only Has Time to Implement Stablecoin, Staking Legislation

[May 8 5:41 AM] Economic Secretary Bim Afolami said that the government could put through stablecoin and staking legislation in the coming weeks but will outline was is coming later.

Revolut debuts dedicated crypto exchange for UK users

[May 7 3:05 AM] Revolut announced its new Revolut X crypto trading platform for U.K. retail users, which it claims will offer fixed low fees and easy fiat-to-crypto conversion.

UK Local Elections Show Swing to Labour With General Election Pending

[May 3 5:42 AM] The government, which has adopted a pro-crypto stance, must hold a general election by end-January.

Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report

[May 1 4:49 AM] Between 2022 and 2023 Crypto alongside retail banking, wholesale banking and wealth management posed the greatest risk of being exploited for money laundering, a report by the U.K. Treasury department showed.

UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect

[Apr 25 5:01 PM] New powers that will help law enforcement agencies seize crypto used for crime came into effect on Friday, the U.K Home Office said in a press release.

Protecting Crypto Users Is More Important Than Faster UK Registration: FCA Executive

[Apr 18 9:00 AM] Members of the industry have complained that the regulator takes too long to approve crypto applications.

UK Lawmakers Call for Govt to Develop Crypto, Blockchain Skills Pipeline

[Apr 17 4:06 AM] Member of Parliament Lisa Cameron called for the government to ensure that all stages of education and the workplace develop digital skills.

UK to Issue New Crypto, Stablecoin Legislation by July, Minister Says

[Apr 15 4:17 AM] The country passed a landmark bill in June that laid the foundation for stablecoins and other crypto to be treated as regulated financial activities.

UK Regulators Publish Draft Guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox Open to DLT

[Apr 3 8:42 AM] The DSS will last five years and could lead to a new regulatory regime for securities settlement.

Craig Wright Assets Frozen by UK Judge to Prevent Him Evading Court Costs

[Mar 29 5:35 AM] Judge James Mellor found earlier this month that Wright was not, as he'd claimed, Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakomoto

UK Ad Rules Apply to Influencers, Crypto Memes, Regulator Confirms in New Guidance

[Mar 27 10:05 AM] "The use of memes in promotions is particularly prevalent in the crypto-asset sector," the FCA's guidance said.

UK Govt-Backed Report Urges Firms to Execute Tokenization Strategies

[Mar 26 6:59 AM] The Technology Working Group's report says firms need to be able to settle transfers on the blockchain via digital money and that funds should be allowed to hold tokenized assets.

London Stock Exchange Will Start Market for Bitcoin and Ether ETNs May 28

[Mar 25 11:30 AM] The stock exchange will accept applications for trading bitcoin and ether crypto exchange traded notes from April 8.

Guilty Verdict for Woman Accused of Laundering Bitcoin Tied to Alleged $6B China Fraud: Bloomberg

[Mar 20 10:32 AM] Police in the U.K. seized over 1.7 billion pounds ($2.2 billion) worth of related bitcoin in 2018.

UK Regulator FCA Plans to Deliver a Market Abuse Regime for Crypto This Year

[Mar 19 4:31 AM] The U.K. has been refining it approach to regulating the crypto sector.

NFT Providers May Need Registration to Comply With UK Money Laundering Rules

[Mar 12 10:37 AM] The U.K. started a consultation on its money laundering rules on Monday.

COPA vs Wright: What's at Stake as the Trial to Determine Satoshi's Identity Wraps Up

[Mar 11 11:06 PM] The Crypto Open Patent Alliance and Craig Wright will present their closing arguments this week in a case debating whether Wright is indeed Satoshi Nakamoto..

UK’s FCA Opens the Door for Institutional Investors to Build Crypto-Backed ETN Market

[Mar 11 2:11 AM] Products would be available to professional investors while retail consumers remain banned, the regulator said.

UK Launches Consultation on Implementing OECD Crypto Reporting Framework

[Mar 6 8:29 AM] The U.K. government believes implementing the reporting framework could draw in 35 million pounds ($45 million) from 2026.

UK Law Enforcement Will Soon Have More Power to Seize Crypto Assets

[Mar 1 12:19 PM] A crime bill passed last year gave law enforcement agencies more power to seize and freeze crypto.

England's Law Commission Seeks Views on Draft Legislation to Label Crypto as Property

[Feb 22 5:24 AM] The Law Commission also called for evidence on its project on digital assets and electronic trade documents in private international law.

UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg

[Feb 20 12:55 AM] UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the UK government was "pushing very hard" to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within six months, according to a Bloomberg report.

Craig Wright Witness Defends Saying Headed for ‘Train Wreck’ With COPA Trial

[Feb 19 12:55 PM] Stefan Matthews said the damning message referred to poor trial prep and not Wright’s claims to being Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.

Kraken Starts Requiring Info on Self-Custody Crypto Wallet Ownership in the UK

[Feb 16 12:30 AM] Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has started requiring additional information in the U.K. regarding transactions of self-custody wallets made to and from its accounts. Kraken sent an email to some of its U.K. customers, stating that if…

UK Financial Watchdog Issued 450 Alerts on Illegal Crypto Promotions in Last Three Months of 2023

[Feb 14 4:54 AM] The Financial Conduct Authority said firms approving ads need to take their regulatory obligations seriously.