UK
Bank of England and UK Treasury to Assess Case for a CBDC Next Year
The earliest time a digital pound could be rolled out is the second half of the decade.
CryptoCompare Gets FCA Authorization to Operate as Benchmark Administrator
The London-based company provides data and benchmarks for digital assets based on market research and methodologies.
Pension Funds Wade Gingerly Into Crypto Investments
The Houston firefighter’s pension fund recently invested $25 million in bitcoin and ether. Whether others will follow that path is unclear.
UK Police Seize $2.7M in Crypto From Teenager in Money Laundering Investigation
The 17-year-old appeared in court on Tuesday and was sentenced to community service.
Crypto Firm Crypterium Secures FCA Registration
The registration makes sure that as Brexit measures kick in, Crypterium can continue to provide crypto wallet services to customers in the U.K.
The UK’s Tax Collector Is Sending Crypto Investors ‘Nudge’ Letters: Report
The letters are meant to be “educational” and do not necessarily mean a recipient is at fault.
Over $200M Lost to Crypto Fraud in the UK This Year
The figure is 30% higher than for the whole of 2020.
UK Jails Crypto Miner for 13 Months for Stealing Electricity: Report
The Crown Prosecution Service described the case as “highly unusual.”
Digital Pound Foundation Launches to Push for UK CBDC
The Bank of England has also set up forums to explore a digital currency.
Soccer NFT Platform Sorare Is Being Investigated by UK Gambling Regulator
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission wrote that Sorare may have to register as a licensed gambling operator.
