According to a recent study by the UK Cryptoasset Business Council, traditional banks either block or delay almost 40% of transactions sent to cryptoasset exchanges in the UK. As the results are based on a report named Locked Out: Debanking the UK’s Digital Asset Economy, which looks at the increasing
A group of seven senior Labour MPs is asking Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties and wants this ban to be included in the UK election bill that is expected to be introduced ahead of the local elections in 2026. They are arguing that the
Tokenize: LDN, the UK’s premier event dedicated to real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and blockchain innovation, returns to Excel London on 2–3 December 2025, co-located with FinTech Connect, to showcase the technologies, strategies, and institutional partnerships driving the future of digital finance. As global financial institutions accelerate their exploration of tokenized
British tax authorities have intensified their hunt for cryptocurrency investors who might not have reported taxable profits on digital assets. The tax agency issued about 65,000 compliance notices in the last fiscal year, which is a huge improvement compared to the past enforcement activities. This crackdown is accompanied by the
A growing number of London-listed small-cap companies are adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Over the past week, at least nine firms have announced either new Bitcoin purchases or plans to integrate the cryptocurrency into their balance sheets. Companies across sectors, from web design to natural resources, are making significant
After the bold Bitcoin accumulation strategy, the Smarter Web Company received considerable funding from institutional investors. The digital marketing company based in the UK has raised 41.2 million pounds in an accelerated bookbuild procedure. This capital investment was made a few days after the company had bought almost 196 Bitcoin
The UK’s expanding cryptocurrency market has marked a milestone as IG Group becomes the first London-listed company to offer direct crypto trading to retail investors. From this week, IG clients in the UK can buy and sell 38 different digital tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the leading altcoins like XRP
The crypto industry’s growth in the last few years is not only commendable but also galvanizing. What was seen as a mere tech experiment now has the ability to form governments and impact the global economy. After playing an important role in making Donald Trump the US President, after he
The crypto market is surging today, driven by growing optimism around global trade developments and a supportive macroeconomic backdrop. The total crypto market capitalization jumped 3.21% to reach $3.1 trillion, while 24-hour trading volume soared 47.10% to $119.1 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $99,000, hitting $99,415, as bulls aim for
Lomond School in Scotland will become the first educational institution in the UK to accept Bitcoin for tuition payments. The new policy begins in the Autumn semester of 2025. The move reflects the school’s push to stay ahead in financial innovation and digital currency adoption. The school said it aims
