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
Crypto news in brief (October 25, 2018): FISCO BCOS, Coinbase, USDC stablecoin, Alibaba, Bakkt, Royal Mint Gold, Japan
- The Financial Blockchain Shenzhen Consortium (FISCO) announced the launch of a coinless open-source blockchain platform - Coinbase has launched stablecoin USDC, backed one-to-one by U.S. dollar - Alibaba Cloud expanded its Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) offering outside of China - The UK Royal Mint has suspended its plan to launch gold-backed cryptourrency Royal Mint Gold … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (October 25, 2018): FISCO BCOS, Coinbase, USDC stablecoin, Alibaba, Bakkt, Royal Mint Gold, Japan
UK to carefully examine cryptocurrencies
The UK government plans to take a closer look at the virtual money market and blockchain technology. The authorities want to outline risks that could affect users, businesses and the government. … [Read more...] about UK to carefully examine cryptocurrencies
The Royal Mint creates cryptocurrency backed by gold
The Royal Mint, a government-owned mint that produces coins for the United Kingdom, has launched its own cryptocurrency Royal Mint Gold (RMG), a digital representation of fine gold secured in The Royal Mint’s vault. … [Read more...] about The Royal Mint creates cryptocurrency backed by gold