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Tokenize: LDN -The UK’s Leading RWA Tokenization Event Lands in London This December

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

17 hours ago 2 mins read

UK Tax Authority Intensifies Crypto Compliance Enforcement

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

October 18, 2025 2 mins read

UK Small-Cap Companies Embrace Bitcoin Treasury Strategies

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

June 29, 2025 2 mins read

UK Web Company Raises $56M After Major Bitcoin Purchase

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

June 27, 2025 2 mins read

IG Group Becomes First UK-Listed Firm to Offer Direct Crypto Trading

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

June 2, 2025 2 mins read

Nigel Farage Makes Trump-Style Promises on Crypto at Bitcoin 2025

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

May 31, 2025 2 mins read

Why Is the Crypto Market Up Today?

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

May 8, 2025 2 mins read

Lomond School Becomes First UK School to Accept Bitcoin for Tuition Payments

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

April 12, 2025 2 mins read

BlackRock Secures FCA Approval, Expanding Crypto Services in the UK

BlackRock is now a registered crypto asset firm approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, with permission to allow the world’s largest asset manager to facilitate ETP transaction transfers by means of iShares Digital Assets AG. The approval granted by the FCA allows BlackRock to act as

April 2, 2025 2 mins read

U.K. Freezes $7.7M in Crypto Under New Anti-Crime Powers

UK officials have frozen nearly $7.7 million (£6 million) worth of illicit crypto assets in one year. The crackdown follows new powers granted to law enforcement in April 2024. These powers allow the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police to freeze, seize, and destroy crypto linked to crime. The biggest

March 31, 2025 2 mins read