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Even Unpaid Social Media Crypto Promotions May Breach UK Ad Rules: Financial Regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) gained oversight of crypto promotions with the approval of the Financial Services and Markets Act last month.

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Policy

UK's New Online Safety Bill Applies to the Metaverse, Lawmakers Agree

The bill, nearing approval, has measures to prevent children from experiencing harm online.

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UK Treasury Starts Consultation on Five-Year Digital Securities Trial

The pilot will relax regulations for digital bonds and equities – but not unbacked crypto, like bitcoin or ether.

The UK Treasury is testing DLT securities (Chris James/Flickr)

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UK Lords Pass Bill to Help Seize and Freeze Crypto Used for Crime

The bill, introduced in September, now enters its final stages in Parliament.

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Videos

FTX Bankruptcy Claims Deadline; UK Crypto, Stablecoin Rules Passed Into Law

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jenn Sennasie dives into some of the hottest stories in crypto, including Germany’s financial watchdog reportedly denying Binance a custody license. A UK bill is giving regulators the power to supervise crypto and stablecoins becomes law. And, a closer look at how the founder of Damus is reacting to the conclusion of a two-week battle with Apple over bitcoin tips.

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Policy

UK Crypto, Stablecoin Rules Receive Royal Assent, Passing Into Law

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 classifies crypto as a regulated financial activity.

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UK Needs Bespoke Legal Framework for Using Crypto as Collateral: Law Commission

The Commission, funded by the Ministry of Justice, also pushed for legislation to treat crypto as a new type of property in its latest set of recommendations.

The U.K. Law Commission wants crypto and NFTs to be treated as personal property. (Reinaldo Sture/Unsplash)

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Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable With Crypto, UK Lobbyists Say

Stakeholders also want the Bank of England to consider tougher caps on individual digital pound holdings to prevent bank runs.

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UK Crypto, Stablecoin Laws Approved by Parliament's Upper House

The Financial Services and Markets Bill stands to recognize crypto as a regulated activity and stablecoins as a means of payment under existing laws.

UK Parliament Building and Big Ben, London (Ugur Akdemir/Unsplash)

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UK Financial Watchdog Cancels Binance Permissions on Firm's Request

U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority said Binance's local unit is no longer authorized to provide any regulated services in the country.

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as "CZ", founder and CEO of Binance, at Davos in 2023. (Casper Labs)