News with the tag "united kingdom"

Retail investors may soon be able to buy crypto ETNs, as the country’s top financial regulator weighs investor protections with innovation. UK regulators are taking steps to boost growth in the country’s crypto industry. On Friday, June 6, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority proposed lifting a ban ...

UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage is unveiling a Trump-style crypto reform plan aimed at making the UK a global crypto powerhouse. Nigel Farage is betting big on crypto. At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, the Reform UK leader will announce a bold legislative proposal to make Britain a “c...

The Smarter Web Company recently added 24.53 BTC to its Bitcoin treasury, vowing to continue its long-term BTC accumulation strategy dubbed ‘the 10 year plan.’ On May 29, the U.K. -listed technology and digital services provider recently invested £2 million or around $2.7 million into Bitcoin ( BTC ...

The Financial Conduct Authority, United Kingdom’s financial markets regulator, is seeking input from the public on its proposals for stablecoin and crypto custody regulation. FCA’s press release on the topic on May 28 comes as the United Kingdom looks to finalize its regulatory framework for stablec...

New U.K. rules could mean more data from crypto users, just as a recent leak shows how risky that can be. Just as a major crypto platform admitted contractors leaked user info, the United Kingdom unveiled strict new rules requiring firms to collect and report detailed personal data on every crypto t...

The Smarter Web Company PLC has expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a £1.85 million acquisition of 23.09 BTC, marking a strategic push into digital assets as part of its long-term “10 Year Plan.” The Smarter Web Company PLC, a UK-listed technology and digital services provider, has expanded its Bitco...

GFO-X announced the successful launch of its UK regulated trading venue for centrally cleared digital asset derivatives. This venue aims to meet the growing institutional demand for compliant crypto futures and options. The first institutional trade was executed between Virtu Financial and IMC, mark...

The UK has secured a landmark trade deal with the US, marking a significant moment in post-Brexit trade and providing a lifeline to key British industries. The pact, hailed as a “ historic day ” by both UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump, will slash tariffs on a range of ex...

Stocks climbed on Thursday, May 8 as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States had reached a major trade deal with the United Kingdom. As the announcement bolstered investor sentiment, the major U.S. indices jumped, with futures higher after Asian and European...

Lightspark has announced a new partnership with Revolut to enhance payment infrastructure using the bitcoin network in the UK and select European countries. This collaboration aims to eliminate delays and high network fees associated with traditional payment systems, enabling seamless transactions p...