Wirex secures e-money license in the UK
Wirex Ltd., a provider of cryptocurrency debit cards in Europe, has been granted an e-money license by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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UK’s FCA warns investors against yet another crypto ‘clone firm’
The UK Financial Conduct Authority raised the alarm on yet another cryptocurrency-related clone company called Good Crypto, which was reportedly impersonating an FCA-authorized firm to lure investors.
FCA warns UK investors against ‘clone’ crypto companies
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning against a clone company called Fair Oaks Crypto, which has been impersonating FCA-authorized firm Fair Oaks Capital Limited to lure investors to its site.
UK’s FCA accepts 29 crypto startups to regulatory sandbox
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has accepted 29 companies into cohort 4 of its regulatory sandbox, designed to create a safe space for innovation in crypto assets.
Malta-based Binance plans to add euro trading on platform
Binance is working with authorities to get the necessary license in order to start exchanging cryptocurrencies to Euros.
UK’s LMAX fiat exchange embraces cryptocurrency
The UK fiat trading platform LMAX is getting in on the cryptocurrency fun, launching an exchange designed for the growing market of institutional investors.
Financial watchdog confirms crypto derivatives’ regulatory status in UK
The latest statement from the Financial Conduct Authority specifies that cryptocurrency derivatives, under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, can be defined as financial instruments.
UK issues guidelines for cryptocurrency derivatives
The Financial Conduct Authority announced that cryptocurrency derivatives, such as futures, opts or contracts for difference (CFD), fall under the UK’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II.
UK financial regulator steps up scrutiny of ICOs
The chief financial regulator in the UK is stepping up its scrutiny of ICOs, as it consider whether more legislative measures may be required.
UK Financial Conduct Authority sounds caution over cryptocurrency derivatives
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, has today issued a warning to consumers over cryptocurrency derivative instruments.