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UK Economic Secretary Bim Afolami (UK Parliament)
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UK Minister Says Government Only Has Time to Implement Stablecoin, Staking Legislation
Economic Secretary Bim Afolami said that the government could put through stablecoin and staking legislation in the coming weeks but will outline what more is coming later.
UK Economic Secretary Bim Afolami (UK Parliament)
By Camomile Shumba
May 8, 2024 at 11:41 a.m. UTC
May 8, 2024
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Labour Leader Keir Starmer (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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UK Local Elections Show Swing to Labour With General Election Pending
The government, which has adopted a pro-crypto stance, must hold a general election by end-January.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
By Camomile Shumba
May 3, 2024 at 11:42 a.m. UTC
May 3, 2024
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Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report
Between 2022 and 2023, crypto alongside retail banking, wholesale banking and wealth management posed the greatest risk of being exploited for money laundering, a report by th...
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By Camomile Shumba
May 1, 2024 at 10:49 a.m. UTC
May 1, 2024
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UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect
Law enforcement agencies will no longer need to wait for an arrest to seize crypto.
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By Camomile Shumba
Apr 25, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2024
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Protecting Crypto Users Is More Important Than Faster UK Registration: FCA Executive
Members of the industry have said the regulator takes too long to approve crypto applications.
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By Camomile Shumba
Apr 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2024
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MP Lisa Cameron (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
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UK Lawmakers Call for Govt to Develop Crypto, Blockchain Skills Pipeline
Member of Parliament Lisa Cameron called for the government to ensure that all stages of education and the workplace contribute to developing digital skills.
MP Lisa Cameron (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
By Camomile Shumba
Apr 17, 2024 at 10:06 a.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2024
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U.K. Economic Secretary Bim Afolami speaking at Innovate Finance Global Summit 2024 (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
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UK to Issue New Crypto, Stablecoin Legislation by July, Minister Says
The country passed a landmark bill in June 2023, which laid the foundation for stablecoins and other crypto to be treated as regulated financial activities.
U.K. Economic Secretary Bim Afolami speaking at Innovate Finance Global Summit 2024 (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
By Camomile Shumba
Apr 15, 2024 at 10:17 a.m. UTC
Apr 15, 2024
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UK Regulators Publish Draft Guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox Open to DLT
The DSS will last five years and could lead to a new regulatory regime for securities settlement.
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By Camomile Shumba
Apr 3, 2024 at 2:42 p.m. UTC
Apr 3, 2024
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Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1 (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
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Craig Wright Assets Frozen by UK Judge to Prevent Him Evading Court Costs
Judge James Mellor found earlier this month that Wright was not, as he'd claimed, Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.
Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1 (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
By Sheldon Reback
Mar 29, 2024 at 11:35 a.m. UTC
Mar 29, 2024
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FCA building (FCA)
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UK Ad Rules Apply to Influencers, Crypto Memes, Regulator Confirms in New Guidance
"The use of memes in promotions is particularly prevalent in the crypto-asset sector," the FCA's guidance said.
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By Camomile Shumba
Mar 27, 2024 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Mar 27, 2024
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