UK

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. […]

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 […]

Highlights: Bybit returns to the UK after two years and now offers 100 crypto pairs. The exchange partners with Archax to follow rules and restart operations safely. Bybit rebounds from $1.46 billion hack, now managing over $6.2 billion in assets. […]

Highlights: UK financial regulator launches public consultations on crypto markets, services, and user protection. FCA seeks feedback to shape rules that protect consumers and build trust. Crypto exchanges must follow clear rules for listings, disclosures, and fair trading practices. The […]