United Kingdom

Bank of England chief warns of CBDC ‘challenges’ on fiat money
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13 March, 2020

Bank of England chief warns of CBDC ‘challenges’ on fiat money

Outgoing Gov. Mark Carney addressed the so-called risks posed by central bank digital currencies.
BitMex strangely quiet after FCA warning
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6 March, 2020

BitMex strangely quiet after FCA warning

With the FCA’s warning against BitMEX still standing, a history of scandal and regulatory problems is coming back to bite...
Crypto-friendly Revolut secures $500M in latest funding round
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29 February, 2020

Crypto-friendly Revolut secures $500M in latest funding round

The digital banking platform, which allows its users to easily purchase crypto, is now valued at $5.5B, making it the...
UK financial watchdog wants crypto and blockchain expert
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7 February, 2020

UK financial watchdog wants crypto and blockchain expert

FCA is looking for an “Intelligence Associate” to work within its Enforcement & Market Oversight division, on a 12-month full-time...
The UK’s FCA updates registration fees for crypto companies
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4 February, 2020

The UK’s FCA updates registration fees for crypto companies

The new guidelines will see some companies paying much more than initially expected.
Bitfinex ordered to freeze crypto linked to ransomware attack
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29 January, 2020

Bitfinex ordered to freeze crypto linked to ransomware attack

A court in the U.K. ordered Bitfinex to seize the tokens following an extortion scam which saw the victim paying...
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