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UK Regulator's Temporary Crypto Registration List Drops to 5 Firms

CEX.I0, Copper Technologies, GlobalBlock, Revolut and Moneybrain remain on the temporary registration list.

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FCA to Add 80 People in Crackdown on 'Problem Firms'

The extra staff will help the U.K. regulator strengthen its efforts to clamp down on companies that fail to meet standards.

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UK Aims to Become Global Crypto Hub, Exchequer Says

Among the initial steps will be legislation to recognize stablecoins as legitimate vehicles for payments.

U.K. flag blowing in the wind.

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UK Government Plans to Create an NFT

The non-fungible token will represent the government's commitment to crypto technology and investment.

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The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like

The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.

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Crypto Firms Weigh Options as UK Registration Deadline Looms

Firms that fail to receive FCA approval might choose to service the U.K. from abroad or challenge the ruling in court.

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Crypto Exchange Blockchain.com Hits $14B Valuation in Lightspeed-Led Funding Round

The raise more than doubles the previous value of the company.

Blockchain.com founder and CEO Peter Smith (Blockchain.com)

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UK's FCA Extends Temporary Registration Deadline for Select Crypto Firms

The Temporary Registration Regime will end April 1 "for all but for a small number of firms where it is strictly necessary."

The FCA's website.

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Crypto Payments Firm Wirex Withdraws From FCA's Register as Deadline Looms

Wirex will now serve U.K-based customers from its overseas base in Croatia.

Wirex US launch (Wirex)