London Stock Exchange’s LCH SA to Clear Bitcoin Futures and Options on GFO-X Through New Service
On April 13, 2023, the London Stock Exchange’s LCH division, a clearing house group serving major international exchanges and a
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UK Regulator Allows 5 Crypto Firms to Operate With Temporary Registration
Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has allowed five crypto firms to continue to operate in the
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Report: Digital AUM Surged to $48.7 Billion in March, Average Weekly Flows Turn Negative
The total aggregate digital assets under management (AUM) surged to $48.7 billion in March, up from the $43.9 billion that
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UK Regulator Issues Crypto Ads Notice to 50 Firms — Says ‘This Is a Red Alert Priority’
The U.K.’s advertising authority has sent an enforcement notice to more than 50 companies that advertise cryptocurrencies. “We will monitor
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UK Lawmakers Form Crypto and Digital Assets Group to Ensure Regulation Supports Innovation
U.K. lawmakers have formed the Crypto and Digital Assets Group to ensure that new rules for the crypto industry support
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Competition and Hype Drive Young Crypto Investors, UK Watchdog Finds
A sizable majority of young investors seeking high-risk opportunities are motivated by competition and hype, a new survey has indicated.
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After Barclays and Santander, UK Bank Natwest Blocks Payments to Binance
A major high street bank in the U.K., Natwest, has blocked payments to crypto exchange Binance. Natwest’s decision came after
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Payments Provider Clear Junction Stops Processing Payments for Binance
On Monday, the global payments solutions provider Clear Junction announced it ceased processing transactions for Binance. The move by Clear
Read moreFCA Warns 111 Crypto Firms Are Operating Illegally in UK — Says ‘This Is a Very Real Risk’
U.K.’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has warned that 111 companies are offering crypto services in the country
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UK Regulator Extends Temporary Registrations Regime as Crypto Firms Fail to Meet AML Rules
Many companies operating with cryptocurrencies are not meeting anti-money laundering regulations, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority revealed. The government agency
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