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Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Says It's Close to Restructuring Without Having to Declare Bankruptcy

The London-based company warned, however, there's no guarantee it will be able to do so.

Argo Blockchain's Helios facility in Dickens County, Texas. (Argo Blockchain)

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Crypto Payments App MoonPay Gains UK Regulator Registration

The firm was registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as of Friday, signifying compliance with money laundering rules.

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UK Extends Crypto Tax Break for Investment Managers in Financial Reforms

Rishi Sunak’s government has already legislated to use stablecoins as a means of payment as he seeks to make the country a crypto hub.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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UK Regulator Is Firming Up Its Approach to Crypto Oversight

The Payment Systems Regulator will be looking at what happens if a crypto payment system goes wrong, PSR's Nick Davey told CoinDesk in an interview.

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UK Financial Regulator Seeks Comments on Ad Approval Process for Crypto

Only companies with Financial Conduct Authority permission will be able to approve promotional material.

Coinbase ad on London Underground (Tube). August 2021. (Sheldon Reback/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Industry a Disaster in Need of Rebranding, UK Lawmaker Says

Lord Cromwell begs the industry to leave its "bad boats" to burn out at sea and ditch the word "crypto" following the FTX collapse.

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UK's Crypto Agenda Won't Be Derailed by FTX Collapse, Minister Says

The country has a goal of becoming a crypto hub.

U.K. Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith (Dan Kitwood / Gettyimages)

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TradFi Giant TP ICAP Gains UK Crypto License

Fusion Digital Assets aims to offer a platform for matching crypto spot orders and execute trades.

TP ICAP, a major player in traditional financial markets, is entering the world of digital assets. (Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images)

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London Court Orders Six Crypto Exchanges to Share Client Details to Assist in $10.7M Fraud Case

The unnamed crypto exchange traced $1.7 million of the stolen funds after being hacked for $10.7 million in 2020.

London's High Court (Francais a Londres/Unsplash)

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UK Crypto Fraud Climbs by a Third to Over $270M: Report

The country is in a recession and the cost of living has increased, making some people vulnerable to fraudsters.

A computer popup box screen warning of a system being hacked, compromised software enviroment. 3D illustration. (Getty Images)