UK Stablecoin Rules Approved by Lawmaker Committee
Rishi Sunak’s government said it wants to 'tentatively seize' crypto opportunities as it prepares to widen the regulatory net.
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Oct 27, 2022 at 12:07 p.m. UTC
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Crypto Remains a Priority for UK Under New Leader, Drawing Industry Excitement
Industry advocates in the country worried previous finance minister Rishi Sunak's crypto plans wouldn't pan out, especially after his recent defeat in the race for prime minister.
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Sep 21, 2022 at 3:07 p.m. UTC
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UK Crypto Industry Welcomes New Stablecoin Rules, Awaits Guidance
A proposed bill could give U.K. regulators new powers over payments-focused crypto assets like stablecoins, but details on how the rules might be interpreted by financial watchdogs are pending.
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Aug 17, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
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UK Parliamentary Group Starts Crypto Inquiry to Form Policy Recommendations
The group is asking industry experts, regulators and the government to weigh in on a range of topics including consumer protection and CBDCs.
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Aug 4, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. UTC
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UK Lawmakers Start Inquiry Into Crypto Use
Parliament's Treasury Committee is requesting evidence on matters such as the possibility of digital currencies replacing fiat money and the effect of crypto on social inclusion.
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Jul 13, 2022 at 2:14 p.m. UTC
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The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like
The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.
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Mar 31, 2022 at 3:02 p.m. UTC
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House of Lords Committee Sees 'No Convincing Case' for UK CBDC
"While a CBDC may provide some advantages, it could present significant challenges for financial stability and the protection of privacy," the committee said.
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Jan 13, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. UTC
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UK Parliament’s House of Lords Launches CBDC Inquiry
The deadline for responses on a possible U.K. central bank digital currency is mid-October.
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Sep 17, 2021 at 3:24 p.m. UTC
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UK Parliament Presented Showcase of Real-World Blockchain Applications
The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers.
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Mar 19, 2019 at 6:10 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2019
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Ripple Put on Defensive at UK Parliament Blockchain Hearing
A UK parliamentary hearing on blockchain and cryptocurrencies took on a largely negative tone with one panelist dismissing the technology as a fad.
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May 2, 2018 at 2:30 a.m. UTC
May 2, 2018