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UK Brings Crypto Under Full FCA Oversight for the First Time

Mathew Di Salvo - September 30, 2026

The British regulator has started accepting applications from crypto companies ahead of a new regime taking effect next year.

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Government Defeated as Lords Back UK Digital Assets Strategy

Mathew Di Salvo - September 11, 2026

The act would force the UK Treasury to consult a strategy for the regulation of cryptoassets, stablecoins, tokenized securities and digital financial infrastructure.

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Hargreaves Lansdown Reverses Course, Rolls Out Bitcoin Trading

Mathew Di Salvo - September 4, 2026

British investment firm Hargreaves Lansdown last year said bitcoin was too volatile.

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UK Sets Landmark Crypto Rules in Race to Become Global Hub

Micah Zimmerman - June 30, 2026

The UK unveiled its most comprehensive crypto regulatory framework yet, requiring firms to meet capital, stress-testing, and market-abuse standards while easing some stablecoin rules.

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Till Death or Seed Phrase: Woman Accused of Spying on Husband, Stealing $172 Million in Bitcoin

Micah Zimmerman - March 18, 2026

A UK woman is accused of spying on her husband and stealing $172 million in Bitcoin from his hardware wallet.

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Nigel Farage Acquires 6% Stake in Bitcoin Firm Stack BTC

Micah Zimmerman - March 9, 2026

Nigel Farage's investment in Stack BTC marks a pivotal step toward Bitcoin adoption in the U.K..

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UK Passes Bill Formally Recognizing Crypto as a New Category of Property

Micah Zimmerman - December 3, 2025

The U.K. has officially made crypto a legally recognized third category of property after the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act received Royal Assent on Tuesday.

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The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings With £15.2M Purchase

Jenna Montgomery - June 24, 2025

The Smarter Web Company, a web design, development, and online marketing services provider, has announced another Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 196.90 Bitcoin for £15,185,259 as...

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