Latest United Kingdom News

Bitcoin and United Kingdom flag on a wall with a crack
Business 12 August 2023

UK ramps up its ‘crypto’ crime division

The National Crime Agency is hiring digital asset investigators in the crypto crime division it launched in January as it seeks to stamp out crime from the growing sector.

Stablecoin illustration
Business 10 August 2023

UK progresses plans for systemic stablecoin regime

The U.K. Treasury’s response to a consultation updates proposals for a regulatory regime for systemic stablecoins, which would be supervised by the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Worldcoin logo on eye ball
Business 7 August 2023

UK, France and Germany all crack down on Worldcoin

In the U.K., the Information Commissioner's Office is investigating WorldCoin over its data handling and processing, while Germany and France deem its data collection process questionable.

Robinhood app green logo with gold Bitcoin in a brown wallet and keyboard on wood backround
Business 1 August 2023

Robinhood nears UK launch with new CEO

Financial services platform Robinhood's new CEO, Jordan Sinclair, plans to offer brokerage services to residents in the country and seeks talent for its U.K. arm.