Nomura-Backed Komainu Joins U.K. Crypto Register
The firm registered with the Financial Conduct Authority just before new ad rules took effect on Sunday.
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Oct 9, 2023 at 9:05 a.m. UTC
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Nexo to Phase Out Cashback for UK Exchange and Card Transactions as FCA Rules Approach
Bybit said it will suspend its U.K. operations entirely and Paypal said it would temporarily stop crypto purchases.
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Oct 6, 2023 at 10:49 a.m. UTC
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Why Some Crypto Firms Are Suspending Services in the U.K.
Bybit and PayPal have recently withdrawn certain services from the U.K. and Luno has halted some U.K. clients from investing in crypto – just ahead of tough new promotions rul...
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Oct 4, 2023 at 7:22 a.m. UTC
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UK Regulator Saw 'Poor' Engagement From Some Overseas Crypto Firms on Upcoming Ad Rules
With the rules set to take effect Oct. 8, officials at the Financial Conduct Authority have a plan to tackle non-compliant firms, CoinDesk was told.
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Oct 2, 2023 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
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Chase U.K. to Block Crypto Payments Citing Fraud, Scams
Starting Oct. 16, the bank will decline customer attempts to make payments related to crypto assets via debit card or outgoing bank transfers.
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Sep 26, 2023 at 12:23 p.m. UTC
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Crypto Exchange Bybit to Suspend UK Operations as New Ad Rules Kick In
New regulations on marketing that take effect Oct. 8 require firms to be registered with the FCA. Bybit is not on the FCA's crypto register.
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Sep 22, 2023 at 9:44 a.m. UTC
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Crypto Firms, Banks Asked to Discuss UK Debanking, Regulator Says
While crypto firms have struggled to access banking services in the country, a wide-ranging FCA report on debanking follows allegations from broadcaster Nigel Farage that his...
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Sep 19, 2023 at 12:22 p.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2023
Crypto Exchange Bybit 'Exploring All Options' to Stay in UK: CEO
Companies like Luno and PayPal have halted certain crypto operations in the country in response to regulations set to take effect next month.
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Sep 14, 2023 at 4:09 p.m. UTC
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Luno to Halt Some UK Clients From Investing in Crypto as Regulation Looms
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority crypto promotion rules will be effective by October 8.
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Sep 11, 2023 at 6:39 p.m. UTC
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Crypto Exchange Kraken's UK Derivatives Unit Looking to Expands Its Service: Bloomberg
The firm is looking move into a void in the crypto derivatives market left when FTX collapsed last November.
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Sep 7, 2023 at 3:11 p.m. UTC
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