Strike Launches Bitcoin Payments App in UK, Expanding Global Reach
Key Insights Strike, a Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments app, launches in the UK, allowing users to buy, sell, send,…
UK Broker Capital.com Pauses New Client Onboarding Amid Expansion
Key Insights Capital.com temporarily halted onboarding new clients in its home British market to maintain service standards The pause follows…
FCA Greenlights Portofino for UK Crypto Asset Trading
Key Insights Portofino’s UK unit registered as crypto firm by UK regulator FCA, allowing institutional dealings Joins handful of crypto…
OANDA Launches UK Crypto Platform, Eyes European Traders
Key Insights OANDA launched new UK crypto trading platform OANDA Crypto after acquiring Coinpass Seeking to tap growth in sophisticated…
UK FCA Fines, Bans Ex-London Capital Compliance Chief £31,800
Key Insights UK FCA fines and bans ex-London Capital & Finance director Floris Huisamen £31,800 for approving misleading mini-bond promotions…
Binance Bid to Re-Enter UK Market Hits Regulatory Roadblocks
Key Insights Binance struggling to find approved UK partner needed to relaunch operations At least 3 potential firms have rejected…
OKX Bows to UK FCA, Sets New Crypto Risk Rules
Key Insights OKX implementing strict new crypto trading rules for UK users from Jan 8 Investors must pass risk questionnaires…
Robinhood Brings Zero-Fee Crypto Trading to EU Citizens After UK Rollout
Key Insights Robinhood launches commission-free crypto trading platform for EU citizens after debuting UK app Comes 6 months after ending…
Robinhood is Bringing Stock Trading App to UK Investors Early 2024
Key Insights Robinhood announces plans to launch UK stock trading app in early 2024 after previous attempts stalled CEO Tenev…
UK Urges Voluntary Disclosure of Unpaid Crypto Taxes to Avoid Penalties
Key Insights UK government urges voluntary disclosure of unpaid crypto taxes, before penalties and enforcement action Applies to capital gains/income…