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UK Crypto Firms to Get Broad Laws, May Need New Authorization

The industry has largely welcomed proposals that could cover crypto lending and NFTs, and force foreign companies to register and set up in the country.

By Jack SchicklerCamomile Shumba

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Feb 1, 2023 at 11:55 a.m. UTC

Feb 1, 2023

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Business

Ibm

UK Crypto Exchange Archax Launches FCA-Regulated Custody Service

The new offering uses tech from Swiss MPC shop Metaco and the IBM Cloud.

By Ian Allison

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Jan 31, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Jan 31, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

UK's FCA Flagged Some Crypto Firms Seeking Regulatory Approval to Law Enforcement

A number of those investigations into financial crime or "direct links to organized crime" are ongoing, an official at the Financial Conduct Authority said.

By Camomile Shumba

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Jan 27, 2023 at 11:53 a.m. UTC

Jan 27, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval

The Financial Conduct Authority has faced criticism over its arduous registration regime, with some companies dropping out of the process altogether.

By Camomile Shumba

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Jan 26, 2023 at 4:39 p.m. UTC

Jan 26, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Crypto legislation

What Crypto Legislation Could Look Like for the US, UK and Europe

Several regulatory initiatives are underway to expand oversight of this nascent industry, the former head of fintech at the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority writes.

By Laura Navaratnam

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Jan 26, 2023 at 2:27 p.m. UTC

Jan 26, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Incoming FCA Chair Calls Crypto Firms Like FTX 'Deliberately Evasive'

Ashley Alder, who is currently the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, will be commencing his role with the Financial Conduct Authority on Feb. 20, he told the Treasury Committee.

By Camomile Shumba

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Dec 15, 2022 at 11:28 a.m. UTC

Dec 15, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

UK Financial Regulator Seeks Comments on Ad Approval Process for Crypto

Only companies with Financial Conduct Authority permission will be able to approve promotional material.

By Camomile Shumba

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Dec 6, 2022 at 12:46 p.m. UTC

Dec 6, 2022

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Business

Eqonex group

FCA-Regulated Crypto Custodian Digivault Is Up for Sale Following Eqonex Liquidation: Source

A deal to buy Digivault, which is winding down operations, would include a crypto license in the United Kingdom.

By Oliver Knight

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Dec 1, 2022 at 1:56 p.m. UTC

Dec 1, 2022

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Policy

Regulation

Proposed UK Rules Will Make Advertising Crypto a Lot Harder, Industry Warns

Industry members are sounding the alarm on a proposed measure to require crypto service providers to comply with local advertising rules, which could add an additional layer of authorization to an already complex process.

By Camomile Shumba

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Nov 4, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. UTC

Nov 4, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

FCA's Crypto AML Compliance Chief Steps Down

Mark Steward, who led the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures for crypto, is stepping down after seven years with the Financial Conduct Authority.

By Sandali Handagama

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Oct 18, 2022 at 11:35 a.m. UTC

Oct 18, 2022

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