The United Kingdom’s controversial far-right National Liberal Party has published what it describes as the country’s first coherent cryptocurrency policy. The United Kingdom’s controversial far-right National Liberal Party (NLP) has published what it describes as the country’s first coherent cryptocurrency policy. On Aug. 24, the NLP wrote a fresh post on its website arguing that […]
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A New Zealand radio host has stated that crypto promotional ads containing his likeness are not genuine. New Zealand radio personality Duncan Garner, who hosts The AM Show on MagicTalkRadio, has denied promoting Bitcoin (BTC) on Facebook. I don’t do any of that ‘coin’ Local news daily NewsHub provided a video of Garner denying his […]
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Barclays halts business with Coinbase as exchange needs an innovative bank to tailor to its AML and KYC needs, but will U.K. customers be better off now? It is being reported that Barclays, the London-based global bank, recently stopped banking for Coinbase, the United States-based crypto exchange. Coinbase reportedly found a quick replacement in the […]
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Luxembourg’s financial regulator has warned the public that a cryptocurrency-related firm has no license to operate in the country, despite its claims. Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), says that a seemingly crypto-related entity called Cryptominingoptionsignal claims to be licensed in Luxembourg, but is not. In a warning notice dated […]
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Crypto regulation in the U.K. is changing for the better, but can the country truly step up its game and build a blockchain friendly ecosystem? The United Kingdom has long been a financial mecca. Ever since the Big Bang and the arrival of Thatcherism in the ‘80s, Britain has cultivated a finance-friendly environment revolving around […]
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A subsidiary of U.S.-based stock and crypto trading app Robinhood received FCA approval to operate as a broker in the U.K. A subsidiary of United States-based stock and crypto trading app Robinhood has been approved to operate as a broker in the United Kingdom. Robinhood approved to operate as a broker in the UK Robinhood […]
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Facebook admits Libra may never launch at all, as some senators call on the U.S. to be a world leader in blockchain and crypto. Top Stories This Week Facebook warns investors that the Libra stablecoin may never launch The Libra storyline is fast becoming a never-ending soap opera — and we might be reaching the […]
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Major British regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, will not regulate Bitcoin as part of its recent guidance on crypto assets. Major British regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), will not regulate Bitcoin (BTC) as a part of its recent guidance on crypto assets. FCA finalizes its statement on crypto after a public consultation released in […]
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Cyber criminals have been sending scam emails claiming to be from the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority and promoting crypto asset investments. Cyber criminals have been sending scam emails claiming to be from the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and promoting crypto assets investments, financial market-focused platform FT Adviser reported on July 22. The […]
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As investor confidence in crypto grows, some of crypto’s biggest name launch cards. Until recently, cryptocurrency debit cards appeared to fall short of expectations. Despite many failed efforts in recent years, crypto debit cards are enjoying a second wind thanks to a surge in crypto prices over the summer. With some of the crypto world’s […]
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