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Bitcoin faces pressure from EU carbon rules, UK banks
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28 August, 2026

Bitcoin faces pressure from EU carbon rules, UK banks

EU carbon prices may drive block reward miners overseas, while U.K. banks face accusations of restricting access to bank services...
Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?
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28 August, 2026

Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?

Stablecoin rules are evolving in the U.K. and the U.S., while rising demand is linking digital currencies to payments, Treasury...
UK regulator eyes tokenized gold framework in digitization push
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13 August, 2026

UK regulator eyes tokenized gold framework in digitization push

The FCA is preparing regulatory standards for tokenized gold to spur market growth and strengthen London’s position as a global...
UK ‘crypto’ investors settle over £8M with HMRC since 2024
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5 August, 2026

UK ‘crypto’ investors settle over £8M with HMRC since 2024

The U.K. tax authority reported over £8 million in tax settlements from digital asset investors, highlighting compliance issues and new...
UK crypto market stalled as new regulations loom: study
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23 July, 2026

UK crypto market stalled as new regulations loom: study

U.K. crypto firms welcome upcoming regulation, but new research shows many remain unprepared for the digital asset framework set to...
UK sets final crypto rules with 2027 deadline
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2 July, 2026

UK sets final crypto rules with 2027 deadline

The FCA has published final digital asset rules featuring a 2027 licensing regime and revised stablecoin requirements to strengthen crypto...