FCA

Highlights: The Bank of England removed proposed ownership caps and replaced them with a £40 billion issuance limit for systemic stablecoins. The Bank of England stablecoin framework allows issuers to hold up to 70% of reserves in short-term government debt. […]

Highlights: FCA warns Premier League clubs to review deals with unauthorized crypto and trading firms. Regulator says weak sponsor checks can expose clubs to legal and money laundering risks. FCA says unregulated firms may use trusted football clubs to target […]

Highlights: UK regulators targeted eight London sites in their first joint crackdown on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading. The FCA said no peer-to-peer crypto traders are registered, making such business activity illegal. Authorities warned that unregistered crypto traders may support money […]

Highlights: UK plans one framework for stablecoins and tokenized deposits in mainstream payments. Chris Woolard will guide the wholesale digital markets strategy. Treasury will review AI-led payments and expand FCA oversight of Open Banking. The United Kingdom has laid out […]

Highlights: UK lawmakers asked the FCA to review Nigel Farage’s role in promoting Stack BTC investment. Stack BTC’s Bitcoin purchase and Farage’s stake raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest. The case adds pressure as the UK plans stricter […]

Highlights: Cryptocurrency payments are being explored for licensed gambling in the United Kingdom. New crypto regulations will be handled by the Financial Conduct Authority in 2027. Crypto payments aim to combat illegal gambling and enhance consumer protection. The United Kingdom’s […]

Highlights: The FCA selected four firms from 20 applicants to test stablecoin services in its Regulatory Sandbox. This stablecoin testing programme will begin in Q1 2026 and help shape UK regulations. Trials will gather real data to build trusted stablecoins […]

Highlights: The UK crypto rules threaten its goals of becoming a global hub of digital assets. Agant CEO encourages stricter regulation measures to remain competitive. Blockchain has become the priority for future financial growth among UK banks. The United Kingdom […]

Highlights: UK regulators banned the Coinbase ad for linking crypto investing with cost of living pressure. The watchdog said the ads lacked clear warnings about crypto investment risks. Coinbase remains licensed in the UK despite tighter rules on crypto marketing. […]

Highlights: 21Shares’ Bitcoin-Gold ETF provides balanced exposure to gold and Bitcoin. The monthly rebalancing offers stability in case of market volatility. The lifting of the retail ban in the UK has sparked unprecedented crypto ETF trading on the LSE. The […]

Highlights: Ripple secures FCA approval for UK branch, allowing electronic money and payment services. Ripple Markets UK registration may affect stablecoin Ripple USD and future crypto offerings. Some Ripple services still need FCA consent before launching to retail clients or […]

Highlights: UK crypto firms must get FCA approval before the new rules start. Application window expected September 2026, with firms required to have full authorization before launch. Late firms can keep contracts, but cannot start new UK services. Financial authorities […]