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With the EU’s MiCA framework now fully in force, the U.S. enacting its first federal stablecoin law through the GENIUS Act, and the UK shaping its own approach with a deliberate “second mover advantage,” regulatory change is coming fast across all major markets. @FSCom1, a…

"UK crypto hopes stall, but ‘encouraging signs’ are there" @Cointelegraph’s latest article highlights the current state of the UK’s crypto ambitions – a story of cautious progress, but also of growing opportunities for meaningful change. While the UK once promised to become a…

According to the Financial Times, JPMorgan Chase is exploring plans to offer loans backed by clients' cryptocurrency holdings as early as next year. This would build on the bank’s existing acceptance of crypto ETFs as collateral, representing a significant step towards using…

HM Treasury has published two important documents that set out the Government’s approach to identifying and managing illicit finance risks: the UK’s Fourth National Risk Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (NRA) and the response to the Consultation on Improving…

In our response to the FCA’s consultation, CryptoUK welcomed the proposal to lift the ban on retail access to cryptoasset exchange traded notes (cETNs). But we also believe it’s time to start the conversation about retail access to crypto ETFs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs approved in the…

WATCH LIVE TODAY 🚨 Join CryptoUK member @MerkleScience for a hard-hitting webinar exploring the real threats facing blockchain protocols this year—from LLM-powered exploits to compliance kill switches. 🗓 24 July 2025 🕙 3:00 PM (BST) 🔗 buff.ly/Kwao1JY The webinar…

A new report from Bloomberg today suggests the Bank of England (BoE) may be reassessing the case for a retail CBDC, as officials encourage commercial banks to ramp up innovation in digital payments. The article highlights a growing view that upgrades in private sector…

As @ethereum approaches its 10-year anniversary on 30 July 2025, the community is marking the occasion in a uniquely decentralised way: with a symbolic onchain relay inspired by time-honoured traditions of ceremonial handover and collective celebration. The Ethereum Torch is a…

Just one day after the U.S. passed the landmark GENIUS Act — laying the groundwork for clearer crypto regulation — CryptoUK member @Bullish has filed for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) and applied to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “BLSH.” This…

🇺🇸 In a landmark moment for the crypto industry, the US House has passed three major digital asset bills — including the GENIUS Act, which is now set to become the country’s first national crypto law. After years of debate, lobbying, and market turbulence, lawmakers in…

At CryptoUK, we believe lifting the ban on retail access to cryptoasset exchange traded notes (cETNs) is critical if the UK is to remain competitive on the global stage. The EU already permits access to these products. In the US, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this…

This week, the Governor of the Bank of England addressed the Financial and Professional Services Dinner at Mansion House, delivering wide-ranging remarks on the global economic outlook and the future of the UK’s payments infrastructure. While much of the speech focused on global…

On 15 July, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the Leeds Reforms — a bold strategy to revitalise the UK’s financial services sector. For the crypto and digital asset community, the message was clear: crypto, tokenisation, and DLT are central to the UK’s economic vision. 🔹 A new…

WATCH LIVE TODAY 🚨 Join CryptoUK member @MerkleScience and @InputOutputHK – one of the world’s pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the #Cardano blockchain platform – for an exclusive fireside chat exploring what it takes to build and scale…

Standard Chartered has launched a fully integrated digital assets trading service for institutional clients, offering spot trading for Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether (XET/USD) through its UK branch. This makes @StanChart the first global systemically important bank to offer…

🇺🇸 All eyes on Washington this week as Congress enters Crypto Week – a rare moment of bipartisan focus on digital assets, and potentially a turning point for crypto regulation. Three major bills are on the table: 🔹 CLARITY Act – aims to define regulatory jurisdiction between…

Bitcoin has overtaken Amazon to become the world’s fifth-largest asset by market capitalisation, hitting a new all-time high in excess of $122,000 🚀 Behind the headlines is a growing shift: the institutional and corporate adoption of Bitcoin is accelerating — quietly and…

🇰🇷 South Korea takes a bold step toward legitimising its crypto industry The Ministry of SMEs and Startups has announced plans to amend legislation that would finally allow Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to be registered as official venture companies — opening the door…

At CryptoUK, we believe that lifting the ban on retail access to cryptoasset exchange traded notes (cETNs) is not only the right move — it’s an essential one for improving consumer protection in the UK. Since the ban was introduced, we’ve consistently raised concerns that it has…