UK

Highlights: The UK’s new tax rules allow crypto lending without immediate tax liabilities. DeFi platforms like Aave offer attractive returns amidst shrinking traditional savings. The new tax approach simplifies crypto investing, boosting retail and institutional interest. The new tax regulations […]

Highlights: The Property Act makes digital assets official personal property under UK national law. Parliament’s rule gives courts clearer guidance for ownership disputes and asset recovery. Officials say updated property law strengthens consumer protection and supports crypto market growth. A […]

Highlights: UK seeks £4.1M Bitcoin as rising crypto prices lift the value of assets tied to the 2020 Twitter breach. CPS targets crypto linked to Joseph O’Connor as investigators report stronger action against digital crime. Hack losses drop in October […]

Highlights: Kraken boss criticizes UK crypto rules, calling them restrictive and harmful to retail investors. Arjun Sethi says UK regulations block access to 75% of available crypto products. The UK faces growing pressure to match the global crypto innovation pace. […]

Highlights: BoE plans to implement stablecoin rules quickly to keep up with U.S. standards. Big stablecoins will face new limits, and smaller ones will get lighter supervision. The UK and the U.S. are working together to make crypto rules stronger. […]

Highlights: KR1 to debut on London Stock Exchange as UK regulators open doors to more crypto market participation. UK crypto firms gain confidence as FCA allows digital asset products and the Bank of England reviews stablecoin rules. Argo Blockchain delisting […]

Highlights: Bank of England defends earlier proposed stablecoin limits as a step to protect stability. Governor Breeden says sudden outflows into stablecoins could disrupt household and business lending. Central bank seeks industry input before finalizing rules on systemic stablecoin holdings. […]

Highlights: The Bank of England plans to relax stablecoin rules for crypto and fintech firms. Governor Andrew Bailey now supports stablecoins and wants safe payment innovation. Experts warn the UK may fall behind the US and EU in crypto progress. […]

Highlights: CoinShares to acquire Bastion to expand active crypto strategies. The acquisition strengthens CoinShares’ U.S. expansion with quantitative expertise. Bastion’s full team integrates to serve institutional clients. CoinShares has announced its intention to acquire Bastion Asset Management, a FCA-licensed and […]

Highlights: Zhimin Qian admits to orchestrating a $6.7 billion Bitcoin fraud in the UK court. Jian Wen helped launder the stolen funds and had over £300 million in Bitcoin seized by authorities. Global attacks on cryptocurrency holders have surged in […]

Highlights: The UK and US have launched a joint task force to align crypto rules and strengthen digital asset oversight. The UK-US crypto task force will consult industry leaders to shape stablecoin and AML standards. UK industry groups have called […]

Highlights: IG Group has acquired 70% ownership of Independent Reserve with an option for full control by 2028. Independent Reserve posts strong growth with a 60% rise in monthly users and $1.12 billion in assets. The acquisition supports its global […]