UK
FCA Concerned Over Binance Gaining Access to UK Payment Network: Report
The FCA said that its "concerns about Binance remain," though it has “limited powers to object to arrangements of this kind."

Bitstamp Founder Loses UK Court Bid to Prevent New Owner Buying His Shares
Nejc Kodrič must sell his remaining 9.8% stake in the crypto exchange, as agreed in 2018.

UK Tax Regulator Seizes NFTs for First Time as Part of Fraud Investigation
Three people have been arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud HMRC of $1.8 million.

AssangeDAO Raises $38M to Aid WikiLeaks Founder's Court Battle
The DAO, which is looking to help the whistleblower, has now raised more ether than ConstitutionDAO.

The UK Lawmakers Who Want to Use Brexit to Rethink Crypto Rules
The U.K. has lost its fintech crown. Could a new approach to crypto regulation get it back?

UK to Tighten Crypto Ad Regulations to Improve Consumer Protection
The proposed rules will increase consumer protection and encourage innovation, the government said.

Judiciary Adviser Calls for English Law to Keep Pace With Crypto: Report
A technology adviser to the head of the judiciary wants an independent body to highlight areas of the law that are not keeping up with disruptive technologies such as crypto.

House of Lords Committee Sees 'No Convincing Case' for UK CBDC
"While a CBDC may provide some advantages, it could present significant challenges for financial stability and the protection of privacy," the committee said.

Why 2022 Should Be the Year of the Govcoin
We need a third way between fiat currencies and dangerous cryptocurrencies, argues a leading U.K. entrepreneur.

NYDIG-Owned Payments Startup Bottlepay Obtains FCA Registration
The startup says it’s the first Lightning network-based firm to win approval from the U.K. regulator.
