One of the oldest central banks in England is giving companies until March 2025 to disclose their exposure to digital assets. In a new announcement, The Bank of England says that the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) – the UK’s financial regulator – is looking to gather data on firms’ current and future exposure to crypto […]
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The United Kingdom’s financial watchdog has blocked Pump.fun following a warning that the firm is not authorized in the country.
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about the memecoin generator platform Pump.fun, stating that the platform is not authorized to operate in the country.
The warning, issued on Dec. 3, notes that the platform “may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission” in the UK.
The notice adds that customers dealing with Pump.fun won’t have access to consumer protections, such as the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The FCA said:
The UK government reportedly plans to unveil new cryptocurrency regulations this month, aiming to bolster the UK’s position as a global crypto hub amid increasing competition from the U.S., where recent policy shifts under Donald Trump favor the industry. The UK Treasury’s proposed legislation will cover stablecoins and seek a specific exemption for staking services, […]
Bitget has officially re-launched its UK website in compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Financial Promotions Regime. With Archax’s approval, British Bitget users can now access a range of crypto services, including trading and custody for tokenized real-world assets. “At Bitget, compliance is the core of our expansion strategy,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of […]
A UK pension scheme has allocated 3% of its portfolio to bitcoin, marking a groundbreaking move aimed at diversification and potential long-term growth amid economic challenges. Rethinking Retirement: Bitcoin’s Intriguing New Role in UK Pension Schemes Cartwright, a pension specialist for defined benefit and hybrid schemes, announced a pioneering bitcoin investment in a UK pension […]
Following the latest budget reveal, the pound sterling has taken a sharp tumble, fueled by mounting worries about the U.K.’s fiscal outlook. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to pump £70 billion into government spending—funded through additional borrowing—has stirred up significant unease among investors. They’re concerned this move could lead to higher inflation and escalating interest rates. […]
The Bank of England cautions it could deploy a digital currency if commercial banks falter, signaling a potential upheaval in the future of money. Digital Payments Showdown: BOE Set to Roll Out CBDC if Banks Slip Behind Bank of England (BOE) Governor Andrew Bailey shared his outlook on the evolution of digital payments in a […]
A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) official has emphasized the importance of high regulatory standards for crypto asset registrations. She defended the UK’s stringent rules, aiming to protect consumers and financial markets while fostering a competitive crypto sector. The regulator warned against relaxing standards, advocating instead for collaboration to build a secure foundation for sustainable innovation […]
A UK man is reportedly suing his city council for hundreds of millions of dollars for not allowing him to dig up his old hard drive containing Bitcoin (BTC) from a landfill. According to a new report by WalesOnline, James Howells has filed a $647 million lawsuit against the City Council of Newport for blocking […]
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The various use case tests conducted by UK Finance in partnership with Quant, R3, DXC Technology, and Coadjute found that the Regulated Liability Network could unlock new functionalities for the UK’s financial system. The report also states that UK regulation is versatile enough to support the network’s operations. UK Finance Concludes Experimentation Phase of Regulated […]