UK

Highlights: The Bank of England may soften stablecoin rules after strong pushback from crypto firms. The BoE is reviewing strict holding limits for individuals and businesses using UK stablecoins. Stablecoin issuers may also get easier reserve rules to support growth […]

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: American crypto exchange Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed loans for UK-based users. The new loan feature allows users to borrow USDC backed by major cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, or cbETH. Users can send loans to any part of the […]

Highlights: UK plans to pause crypto donations after a review flagged election funding risks. British citizens abroad now face a £100,000 annual donation cap. Reform UK remains central to the growing political funding debate. The UK government has moved to […]

Highlights: UK parliamentary committee calls for an urgent ban on crypto political donations. Foreign threats and lack of safeguards pose serious risks to electoral integrity. A proposed moratorium aims to protect UK politics from illicit crypto financing. Lawmakers in the […]

Highlights: Revolut has introduced its UK bank after obtaining a full license.  The new UK bank will provide deposit accounts and more.  The firm is expected to grow its banking offerings to 13 million customers in the UK market.  British […]

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: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticizes the UK stablecoin caps limiting innovation. UK stablecoin cap proposals include limits for individuals and businesses. More than 80,000 people have signed the petition opposing UK stablecoin rules. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed […]

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: Gemini will exit the UK, EU, and Australia while cutting jobs to focus operations on the US market The exchange plans to shut services in several markets to reduce costs and focus operations on core regions. Gemini confirmed the […]

Highlights: Two UK crypto exchanges aiding Iran’s financial network have been sanctioned by the US Treasury. Zedcex and Zedxion are alleged to have facilitated transitions for the IRGC. These sanctions signal stricter compliance measures for global crypto companies. The U.S. […]

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. […]