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UK Financial Watchdog Plans Oversight of Security Tokens, Some Stablecoins
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed guidance for how various crypto assets should be regulated in the country.
Coinbase Hires New Compliance Chief for UK Operations
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has hired a new U.K. head of compliance with three decades of experience in the industry.
UK Tax Agency Publishes Detailed Guidance for Crypto Holders
U.K. tax body HMRC has provided an in-depth explanation of how cryptocurrency users should pay taxes on their holdings.
Blockchain-Friendly UK Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Tax Payments
British politician Eddie Hughes has proposed allowing local taxes and bills to be paid with cryptocurrencies.
UK Crypto Exchanges Pose Low Money Laundering Risk, Says Global Watchdog
Crypto exchanges in the U.K. pose a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorist financing, says a report from the Financial Action Task Force.
UK Could Ban Some Crypto Derivatives, Says Financial Watchdog Exec
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is considering a ban on some cryptocurrency-based derivatives, a senior executive has said.
DeVere Group Targets Arbitrage With New Crypto Fund
U.K.-based financial advisory firm deVere Group has launched an actively managed fund offering investors exposure to cryptocurrencies.
UK Government Says It Will Update Crypto Tax Guidance By Early Next Year
The UK Cryptoassets Taskforce wants to encourage the development of distributed ledger technology, according to a final report published Monday.
UK Lawmakers Call For Greater Oversight of Crypto Industry
Citing market volatility and consumer risk, the U.K. Treasury Committee called for increased regulation of the cryptocurrency space in a new report.
Coinbase to Offer New Crypto Trading Pairs for British Pounds
Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced it will begin rolling out new order book trading pairs for British pounds on Sept. 7.
