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International Deal to Combat Crypto Tax Evasion to Start 2027 as 48 Countries Sign Up

Several countries with a sizeable interest in crypto, such as Turkey, India, China, Russia and all African nations, are not signatories to the statement.

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Policy

UK’s Tough Crypto Regulator FCA Won’t Go Easy on Stablecoins, Official Says

The Financial Conduct Authority on Monday published a discussion paper with proposals for a stablecoin regime.

Matthew Long, director of payments and digital assets at the FCA. (FCA)

Finance

Ripple Broadens Remittances Between Africa, Gulf States, UK and Australia

At its annual conference, Ripple also announced product enhancements and license updates, including a focus on payments between enterprises and smaller businesses.

Ripple (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Finance

Robinhood to Expand Crypto Trading Into EU, Plans to Start UK Brokerage

The crypto trading platform for EU will open in "coming weeks," said the company.

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Policy

UK Financial Watchdogs Publish Plans to Regulate Stablecoins

Big Tech companies like Meta and PayPal will be able to issue payments-focused stablecoins under the proposed rules provided they meet the criteria.

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Policy

UK Regulator Publishes Guidance for Crypto Marketing Regime

The Financial Conduct Authority’s new ad regime took effect in October.

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Policy

UK's National Crime-Fighting Agency Seeks Six Crypto Investigators

A crime bill passed last week gives law enforcement agencies more powers to seize and freeze crypto.

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Policy

Upcoming UK Rules for Crypto Ad Approvers Spell Uncertainty for Industry

Those approving promos for unregistered crypto companies are already facing regulatory scrutiny – and will soon have to seek new permissions to continue.

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Policy

U.K. Publishes Final Proposals for Crypto, Stablecoin Regulation

The government plans to propose legislation on fiat-backed stablecoins by early 2024.

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Policy

Digital Pound Consultation Received Over 50,000 Responses, With Privacy a Major Concern

Many of the respondents outlined concerns around privacy, programmability and the decline of cash, Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of the Bank of England said.

Jon Cunliffe (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)