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Finanzas

Binance Said to Be Hiring ‘UK Version of Brian Brooks’

The crypto exchange is looking for a U.K.-based ex-regulator or government official, according to people familiar with the plans.

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Mercados

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Rise Despite Binance UK Warning

Crypto markets rose despite regulatory crackdowns from the U.K. and China. Analysts expect continued resiliency above $30K support.

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Mercados

Mode Global Approved by UK Regulator for Crypto-Asset Registration

Mode now plans to decommission its "Bitcoin Jar" investment product to focus on building a payment system with a bitcoin cashback offering.

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Mercados

UK Financial Markets Regulator Warns About Unregistered Crypto-Asset Firms: Report

The FCA is warning consumers, banks and payment services about dealing with unregistered crypto-asset firms.

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Regulación

Bank of England: Any UK CBDC Will Be 'Tens of Thousands' Times More Efficient Than Bitcoin

The fintech lead at U.K.’s central bank urged eco-conscious citizens not to “throw the blockchain baby out with the bitcoin bathwater.”

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Mercados

UK Crypto Startup Ramp Raises $10M

Ramp brands itself as the "PayPal for crypto" service.

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Regulación

Bank of England Releases Discussion Paper on Stablecoins, CBDC

The paper focuses on the effects of private stablecoins on the cost and availability of lending and the challenges for monetary policy.

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Vídeos

Crypto App Luno Forced to Take Down ‘Time to Buy’ Bitcoin Ads in UK

The U.K.’s advertising watchdog banned Luno’s prevalent “Time to Buy” bitcoin ad, calling it “misleading” and “irresponsible.” Is the ban warranted? “The Hash” panel debates.

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Vídeos

‘Britcoin?’ Bank of England Official Says UK Will ‘Probably’ Launch a CBDC

The U.K.’s central bank is reportedly considering launching a digital currency, called “Britcoin,” to maintain citizens’ confidence in the availability of public money. “The Hash” panel debates the utility of CBDCs and the privacy implications of central bank digital currencies.

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Mercados

Diginex Arm Becomes First Stand-Alone Crypto Custodian Approved by UK Financial Watchdog

Th firm hopes FCA approval will make it more attractive to institutional investors.

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