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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1 in 3 UK organizations hit by cryptojacking malware: report
As many as a third of organizations in the UK have been hit by cryptojacking malware, according to a survey released by software analysts at Citrix.
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 Barclays denies plans (again) for crypto trading desk
British banking giant Barclays has dismissed reports that plans are in motion for its own crypto trading desk.
Crypto trading comes to UK’s TransferGo payment platform
UK-based remittance platform TransferGo has launched a crytocurrency facility, allowing crypto traders to buy and sell major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
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.
Housing minister pushes for blockchain integration into UK gov’t
Eddie Hughes wants all government departments to come up with a plan to use blockchain and other emerging tech to reach 1% efficiency savings.
UK Food Standard Agency completes meat inspection blockchain pilot
The program, initially implemented on a cattle slaughterhouse, will be extended to other farmers and individual animals later.
Crypto exchange Binance signs MoU for Jersey move
It's all systems go for Binance's move to Jersey, Channel Islands.
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.
‘Bitcoin’ gets trademarked in UK, firm threatens Etsy store
A search of the trademark number on the UK’s official Intellectual Property Office website turned up a registration for the term ‘Bitcoin’ by people at A.B.C. IPHOLDINGS SOUTH WEST LLC.