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UK Regulators to Introduce Rules for Stablecoins in New Markets Bill
The much-anticipated financial services and markets bill to be presented to Parliament includes rules for the use of stablecoins as a means of payment.
UK Court Allows Serving Legal Documents Via NFTs
The ruling will allow legal proceedings against otherwise anonymous persons through their wallet addresses.
UK Lawmakers Start Inquiry Into Crypto Use
Parliament's Treasury Committee is requesting evidence on matters such as the possibility of digital currencies replacing fiat money and the effect of crypto on social inclusion.
Policy Makers Should Get On With Regulating Crypto, BOE’s Cunliffe Says
The Bank of England’s deputy governor said regulators should accelerate crypto rulemaking. If certain risks involving crypto can’t be managed, related activities must be stopped.
Hong Kong Regulator Ashley Alder to Head UK Financial Supervisor
He leaves a legacy of mixed crypto regulations in Hong Kong that saw crypto exchange FTX depart the city and retail investors largely excluded.
Johnson's Exit as British Prime Minister Leaves UK Crypto Ambitions on Hold
Most likely replacements have been relatively quiet about their views on Web3.
Boris Johnson to Quit as Pressure From Ministerial Resignations Mounts
The departure of the U.K. prime minister is likely to delay the country's plans to create a friendly environment for crypto.
UK to Introduce Legislation on Stablecoins by August: BoE’s Cunliffe
There’s been at least a bit of delay in the framework thanks to recent resignations from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government.
Rishi Sunak Resigns as UK Finance Minister
The now-former minister wanted the country to become a crypto hub and announced a number of plans for the digital sector in April.
UK Financial Regulator Hires Former Police Officer to Head New Crypto Unit
Matthew Long will be responsible for payments and digital money at the Financial Conduct Authority.
