A central bank digital currency (CBDC) created by the United Kingdom is being discussed by financial institutions there. One of the major financial membership organizations in the United Kingdom, U.K. Finance, has responded to a consultation of the Bank of England on the potential introduction of a digital pound by
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange with a presence in the United Kingdom, is now one of the businesses authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority there. Approximately six months after the FCA added Hidden Road Partners and MoonPay in December 2022, on June 13, Bitstamp U.K. Limited and Interactive Brokers Limited is
a16z crypto, the cryptocurrency investment arm of the VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, has announced the launch of its first international office in London, less than a week after U.S. authorities took their most drastic actions to date against the digital assets market. The firm said that the United Kingdom has
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed tough new marketing rules that include a ban on crypto incentives. The proposed rules aim to protect retail investors from potential harm by prohibiting the use of incentives to promote crypto investments. The FCA is cracking down on crypto promotions and incentives
Despite the potential advantages connected with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the UK government should carefully assess and endeavor to minimize any risks linked with the establishment and possible adoption of the so-called digital pound. This is especially important “in relation to financial stability, privacy, and security risks,” according to
For retail investors, unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) should be considered as gambling, according to a new recommendation by a UK regulatory group. The Treasury Select Committee, a cross-party committee made up of members of Parliament, “strongly recommended” this approach for the trading of digital assets in a report released
To prevent fraud, the United Kingdom is planning to outlaw cold calling for financial items, such as insurance and cryptocurrencies. According to the National Crime Agency, fraud costs the nation approximately £7 billion ($8.7 billion) yearly. The UK offered 400 new jobs as a component of its new fraud strategy
At the City Week 2023 event on April 25, 2023, the Executive Director of Markets, and Executive Director of International, Sarah Pritchard delivered a speech on the regulation of Digital Assets in the UK. The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the top-ranking countries for crypto adoption. The rise in
On Wednesday, India and the UK discussed current affairs around crypto assets and emphasized the need for strong international strategies to address the risks involved. Participants from both countries provided updates on recent changes in their respective banking sectors at the second India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue, discussing banking trends and
According to a British lawmaker, the UK could implement regulations governing digital assets within the next 12 months. The economic secretary to the U.K. Treasury, Andrew Griffith, stated in an interview with CNBC on April 17 that the long-term goal is to “let firms make the most of the opportunities
