UK
Isle of Man Regulator Says Bitcoin, Ether Not Considered Securities in New Guidance
The island's Financial Services Authority has set out how it will treat cryptocurrencies and crypto assets and which might be regulated as securities.
Coinbase Reportedly Warns Some UK Users It's Handing Their Details to the Taxman
U.K. users of the exchange who have received £5,000 or more in the past tax year will have their information passed to the tax authority.
Gemini Exchange Launches in UK After Being Awarded EMI License
The cryptocurrency exchange and custodian has added the pound sterling (GBP) as a funding option.
Bitcoin Banking App Mode Eyes £40M UK Listing
Mode is expected to announce plans for a £40 million stock market listing sometime in the next month.
UK-Licensed App Adds P2P Crypto Payments
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency payments are now live on Ziglu, a week after the app-based platform got its EMI license from a U.K. watchdog.
UK Watchdog Eyes Extension of Money Laundering Risk Reporting to Crypto Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to oblige more firms, including some working with cryptocurrency, to report how they manage the risks of financial crime.
UK Regulator Grants License to Digital Security Exchange Archax
The U.K. watchdog has granted several licenses to Archax that will allow it to become a "one-stop shop" for the digital security space.
UK Government Moving to Restrict Cryptocurrency Promotions
Under the U.K. government's proposals, unauthorized companies would need explicit approval to legally market cryptocurrency products.
UK Court Orders Crypto Exchange to Shut Down After Clients Lose $2M
The U.K. is ordering GPay to shut down on allegations that 108 clients lost £1.5 million, or $2 million, through the crypto exchange.
UK Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto Firms to Register Before End of June
The Financial Conduct Authority wants six months to review and ask follow-up questions to crypto businesses applying to operate in the U.K.