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The Crypto Travel Rule was created by the UN’s Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in June 2019 as a measure to prevent illicit actors from laundering money through cryptocurrencies. Commencing today, September 1, a new regulatory requirement is now in effect for cryptocurrency-related enterprises operating within the United Kingdom. This crypto rule was initially introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on August 17. It obligates Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) to...

CoinspeakerBitstamp to Expand Derivatives Trading in Europe amid Fundraise Bitstamp is also looking to expand its operations in the UK after securing the FCA license earlier this year. Bitstamp to Expand Derivatives Trading in Europe amid Fundraise

CoinspeakerFCA Investigation Results in Closure of 26 Crypto ATMs across UK This move is part of the regulator's efforts to ensure the financial system's integrity and prevent potential illicit activities associated with unregulated crypto transactions.  FCA Investigation Results in Closure of 26 Crypto ATMs across UK

Despite a few headwinds Wise has recently faced, the company’s stock jumped after revealing a spike in profits and revenue. British fintech online money transfer firm Wise’s (LON: WISE) stock jumped almost 18% on Tuesday in reaction to a rise in company profits. In a recent statement, the London-based fintech noted that its profit before tax tripled to £146.5 million ($186.5 million). The company also reported that its earnings per share tripled to 11.53 pence. According to data from...

Binance has confirmed it is not affiliated with a supposed branch in the UK after a Reddit post shared the exchange’s alleged UK address. Major crypto exchange Binance announced that it issued a cease and desist order to Binance Ltd in the UK. In a tweet from Binance’s official account, the exchange said the referenced company has no business with the company. The Binance tweet was in response to a Reddit post brought to Twitter, stating that the Binance office in the UK is a “utility...

Binance has been considering expanding its business to the UK and other regions due to the crackdown on crypto exchanges in the US.  Following its lawsuit with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the global leading digital asset service provider Binance has withdrawn its registration of Binance Markets Limited (BML) with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Markedly, BML is the United Kingdom subsidiary of the global crypto exchange. With these latest...

Amid growing concerns about consumer protection, market integrity, and financial crimes, the FCA has increased its scrutiny of the crypto sector. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved Bitstamp’s registration as a crypto asset firm. Following the approval, Bitstamp became only the third firm to obtain the FCA license as a crypto exchange, following Gemini and Archax. Bitstamp Secures FCA Approval According to the FCA’s crypto register, Bitstamp UK Limited secured...

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Copper Technologies – a crypto firm that employs former United Kingdom Chancellor Philip Hammond as its adviser – has encountered some difficulties whilst trying to operate in its home country. As a result, the company has withdrawn its application to expand in the UK. Copper Technologies Is Leaving the UK Copper had trouble when gaining approval from the financial regulator, which as we all know by now, is not particularly keen on crypto. The agency – known as the...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – the monetary watchdog of the United Kingdom – has issued a statement condemning all bitcoin and crypto ATMs as illegal. The organization is now ordering all crypto ATMs operating in the country to be shut down immediately. The FCA Isn’t a Fan of Crypto ATMs The FCA has long been a crypto hater, claiming that the industry is not regulated and thus presents too many risks to investors. It has worked hard to ensure that the industry...