24 stories about Uk from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 22, 2026.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has opened consultations on guidance for decentralized finance and on crypto-related laws. The move comes weeks after the watchdog began accepting applications from companies seeking to operate under its new crypto regulatory regime.
Chinese prosecutors are seeking to confiscate more than 61,800 Bitcoin linked to a fraud scheme that allegedly took in $5.7 billion. The application opens a legal contest over the coins: a U.K. court recently ruled Chinese law governs victims’ claims, while a Tianjin court is expected to consider the confiscation request after a six-month notice period.
A UK court ruling has improved the government’s position in a dispute over 61,000 bitcoin seized by the Metropolitan Police, worth about $5 billion. The judge said Chinese law should govern victims’ claims, a decision that weakens the claimants’ case but does not itself settle who ultimately gets the bitcoin.
UK authorities have frozen a London penthouse valued at $12 million that is linked to Thet Li, who is accused of managing finances for the Prince Group. The case is connected to a U.S. effort to seize about $14 billion in Bitcoin allegedly tied to the group’s scam network.
UK authorities have raided multiple unregistered peer-to-peer crypto trading hubs, marking a shift toward stricter enforcement. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning to unregistered businesses, coinciding with new regulatory guidance for crypto firms ahead of the full framework in late 2027.
The UK House of Lords has voted 194 to 138 to amend the Financial Services and Markets Bill, requiring the Treasury to develop a comprehensive strategy for digital assets, including crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized securities. This move overrides the Labour Party's position, signaling a stronger regulatory push in the UK.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is drafting rules for tokenized gold to solidify London's status as a global bullion hub. This move comes as the FCA signals broader interest in regulating tokenized assets, which could impact investors and traders in the space.
Britain's pilot for digital government bonds could unlock trapped liquidity in financial markets, but experts say regulators must first approve an onchain stablecoin to serve as digital cash for settlement.
The UK's Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has launched an inquiry into banks that deny services to crypto firms, examining whether these practices are justified or unfairly stifling the sector.
The UK plans to issue the first digital sovereign bond among G7 nations by early 2027. The bond will be launched on HSBC’s Orion platform within the Bank of England and FCA's Digital Securities Sandbox to test reduced settlement times and costs.
The UK government will no longer treat moving crypto into DeFi lending protocols or liquidity pools as a taxable event. This change defers capital gains tax until users actually cash out their holdings. The new rule is set to take effect in the 2026-2027 tax year, starting April 2027.
The UK's HMRC has adopted a 'no gain, no loss' tax treatment for certain crypto loans and liquidity pool transactions, deferring capital gains tax (CGT) until economic disposal.
The UK government has launched a tokenization taskforce with 54 firms, including major banks and financial institutions. The group will work on live tokenization use cases across UK financial markets over the next year. Tokenization is the process of converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain, making them easier to trade and manage.
Coinbase has secured a UK authorization allowing it to offer both cryptocurrency and traditional investments. This move enables institutional traders to access perpetual futures and retail customers to trade equities.
A Labour MP has accused Nigel Farage of lobbying the Bank of England for policies that could benefit his largest donor, a major investor in Tether. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest in crypto regulation.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a new crypto framework designed to enhance global liquidity and attract institutional investors. However, the rigorous authorization process is expected to be daunting and could slow down the rollout, posing significant hurdles for crypto firms.
UK regulators published an update to a national retail payments blueprint, calling for infrastructure support for tokenization and interoperability with new forms of digital money.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is proposing to lower capital requirements for stablecoin issuers, moving away from the stricter rules set by the EU's MiCA framework. This follows the Bank of England's decision to remove limits on the value of stablecoins individuals can hold.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its final rulebook for crypto firms, setting the stage for a mandatory regulatory regime starting in late 2027. This move aims to position the UK as a leading global hub for crypto innovation and investment.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring allowing retail funds to allocate up to 10% of their portfolios to crypto assets. This move could make crypto investments more accessible to everyday investors, aligning with disclosed investment objectives.
A House of Lords committee warns that strict stablecoin regulations could hinder the UK's crypto market growth, urging the BoE and FCA to revise their approach. The UK risks falling behind the U.S. and EU in this emerging sector.
Aave Labs has secured two key UK licenses for its Push subsidiary, allowing zero-fee fiat on-ramps. This move enables easier crypto access for UK users and positions Aave as a major player in regulated crypto payments.
The UK has imposed banking-style sanctions on crypto exchanges for the first time, targeting Huobi and a ruble stablecoin issuer. Financial firms in the UK must now freeze funds and trace transactions linked to these entities.
The UK’s financial authorities have announced a roadmap for tokenization, allowing stablecoins for institutional settlements. This move aims to modernize the financial system with 24/7 operations. The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are leading the initiative, emphasizing the need for a phased approach to ensure stability and security.