Crypto Exchange Bybit ‘Exploring All Options’ to Stay in UK: CEO
Companies like Luno and PayPal have halted certain crypto operations in the country in response to regulations set to take effect next month.
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Luno to Halt Some UK Clients From Investing in Crypto as Regulation Looms
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority crypto promotion rules will be coming into effect by October 8.
U.K. Crypto Firms Can Apply for 3-Month Reprieve to Comply With Tough New Ad Rules
Bans on aggressive marketing were set to take effect in October, but companies can apply to delay some aspects until January.
Craig Wright Will Be Able to Fight Bitcoin Copyright Claim in UK After Winning Appeal
Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, will be able to argue his case that the Bitcoin file format should receive copyright protection under UK law after a bench of three UK judges accepted his appeal to a previous court denial, according to a court filing.
UK’s FCA Is Designing Prudential Requirements for Firms Carrying Out Crypto Activities
The Financial Conduct Authority will consult on rules once the government gives it the necessary powers, the regulator said in its annual report.
UK FCA Chief Warns Against Judging Crypto Firms by Size for Approval Decisions
The FCA has turned down some of the largest crypto firms in the world in the last 18 months, its CEO Nikhil Rathi told lawmakers at a hearing.
UK Lords Pass Bill to Help Seize and Freeze Crypto Used for Crime
The bill, introduced in September, now enters its final stages in Parliament.
UK Crypto, Stablecoin Laws Approved by Parliament’s Upper House
The Financial Services and Markets Bill stands to recognize crypto as a regulated activity and stablecoins as a means of payment.
UK Financial Watchdog Cancels Binance Permissions on Firm’s Request
U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority said Binance’s local unit is no longer authorized to provide any regulated services in the country.
Bitstamp, Interactive Brokers Join UK Crypto Register as First Additions in 6 Months
The two are the first companies added by the Financial Conduct Authority to the crypto register in six months.