UK Government News

The UK is now Coinbase’s largest market outside the US as the exchange hints at further expansion to the east.

The United Kingdom has launched a consultation to explore a ban that would prevent operators of critical national infrastructure from paying ransomware cybercriminals.

Chhipa sent $185,000 in cryptocurrency to ISIS members in Syria, funding prison escapes and fighters.

Former minister John Baker takes an advisory role at Bitcoin-focused Axiom, with conditions to ensure fair governance.

Lamine Brahimi discusses how blockchain-based government bonds could revolutionize debt markets, with benefits including lower borrowing costs and efficient settlements.

The FCA defended its rigorous crypto regulations, countering claims that its high standards stifle innovation and hinder UK global financial leadership.

UK regulators have approved only four out of 35 crypto business registrations in the last 12 months, deterring others from engaging with the process.

The proposed legislation would create an additional property category under UK law, identifying digital assets as “things.”

The European Parliament is set to establish a new European Commission, and it will determine the next five years of crypto policy for the European Union.

A study from August 2023 suggested there were more than 50 UK-based quantum technology startups.

Xapo Bank enters the UK market and becomes the first in the country to launch interest-bearing Bitcoin and fiat banking accounts.

Revolut secured a UK banking license after a three-year regulatory process, marking a significant milestone in its expansion and solidifying its position in the home market.

As the unlocking process progresses, Coinbase Custody will play a crucial role in managing the vesting of these tokens.

A UK-based Bitcoin organization is advocating to the new Labour government to implement a Bitcoin mining-based strategy to combat a growing problem of local electricity demand.

The Labour Party has promised to make the UK “a global leader in tokenization.”