Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority is examining whether gold should move onto blockchain-based infrastructure, opening a consultation on the potential use of tokenised gold in UK financial markets. … [Read more...] about UK regulator explores tokenised gold for financial markets
London Stock Exchange takes stocks onto the blockchain
The London Stock Exchange is taking a major step into blockchain-based markets, planning to offer tokenized versions of U.K. shares as it prepares to launch a new 24-hour trading venue in 2027. … [Read more...] about London Stock Exchange takes stocks onto the blockchain
UK bets on tokenization to reinforce London’s financial edge
The U.K. is making its strongest push yet to position itself as a global leader in blockchain-powered financial markets, unveiling a government-backed strategy that argues tokenizing traditional assets could generate as much as £33 billion ($44 billion) in additional annual economic output by 2035. … [Read more...] about UK bets on tokenization to reinforce London’s financial edge
UK unveils its comprehensive crypto regulatory framework
The United Kingdom has unveiled its most comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets to date, moving to bring crypto businesses under a unified supervisory regime while sharpening its ambition to become a leading global center for blockchain innovation and digital finance. … [Read more...] about UK unveils its comprehensive crypto regulatory framework
Britain to change its rulebook to become global crypto and fintech hub
The City of London wants to regain a leading global financial centre role … [Read more...] about Britain to change its rulebook to become global crypto and fintech hub
Crypto.com exchange gets UK regulatory approval
Singapore-based cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com has received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to be registered as a cryptoasset service provider in the country, a key step to expanding operations there. … [Read more...] about Crypto.com exchange gets UK regulatory approval
PayPal expands cryptocurrency services to the UK
PayPal – one of the worlds’ largest payment processors – will now allow British customers to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies … [Read more...] about PayPal expands cryptocurrency services to the UK
A number of UK crypto projects see loss of fortune in 2018
More than 200 companies tied to digital assets industry went out of business during July to November. … [Read more...] about A number of UK crypto projects see loss of fortune in 2018