Great Britain is Exploring CBDC; Are They Going to Follow China?
The Bank of England is exploring the possibility of creating its own digital currency. However, it is unlikely that the project is actually implemented before the next couple of years.
Read More »UK regulators join forces to ensure online services work well for consumers and businesses
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Ofcom have set up a new forum to help ensure online services work well for consumers and businesses in…
Read More »UK’s FCA Studies the Country’s Cryptocurrency Market as the Registration Deadline Ends
The UK Finance Conduct Authority researched the country’s cryptocurrency market to understand the citizen’s attitude towards digital assets. Curiously enough is that they do it right before the registration deadline…
Read More »Relief for Crypto.com Card Owners as FCA Lifts Wirecard Embargo
Financial regulators in the UK have lifted restrictions on Wirecard Card Solutions (WCS) in a move likely to soothe the anxieties of TenX and Crypto.com’s Visa crypto debit cardholders. WCS-Issued…
Read More »GBP Bank Transfer Now Available via FPS
Today, Crypto.com adds support for zero-fee GBP Bank Transfer via the Faster Payment Service (FPS) for customers with bank accounts in the UK. Users are now able to directly top-up…
Read More »Our statement regarding MCO Visa Cards issued by Wirecard UK for Europe
Following a notice regarding Wirecard UK by the FCA, we have just been requested to stop all activity on our card programs in the UK and Europe. Our customers in…
Read More »ICO releases findings on the use of mobile phone extraction by police forces
The Information Commissioner’s Office has released an investigation report into the use of mobile phone extraction by police forces when conducting criminal investigations in England and Wales.
Read More »Deloitte’s Global Survey Brings Positive News for Blockchain
Deloitte’s 2018 Global Blockchain Survey has revealed that blockchain technology is getting closer to its “breakout moment every day.” Read more Technology pieces here. Deloitte, one of the top four…
Read More »UK Financial Authority Releases ‘Guidance on Cryptoassets’ Paper
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has released a paper outlining the regulator’s stance on cryptoassets. Read more Regulation pieces here. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for the United Kingdom has…
Read More »TokenMarket Launches UK’s First Tokenised Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
Global investment platform leads the way for UK regulation with Europe’s largest tokenised equity crowdfunding campaign. London, ENGLAND – February 15th, 2019 – Global investment platform, TokenMarket today announces plans…
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