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UK’s FCA Seeks Public Input on Staking, Lending, and DeFi in New Discussion Paper

UK’s FCA Seeks Public Input on Staking, Lending, and DeFi in New Discussion Paper

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking public feedback on key aspects of the crypto industry, including staking, lending, borrowing, intermediaries, and decentralized finance (DeFi). The request was published Friday in a newly released discussion paper, part of a broader effort to shape the country’s future crypto regulatory framework. UK Treasury Drafts Crypto […]

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Google Warns UK Crypto Firms of North Korea-Linked Fraudsters

Google Warns UK Crypto Firms of North Korea-Linked Fraudsters

According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), North Korea-linked tech operatives are broadening their infiltration of global blockchain companies, with a noticeable shift toward targeting firms in the United Kingdom and Europe. The move follows heightened scrutiny from U.S. authorities, which has pushed many of these actors to seek employment beyond American borders. These operatives

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BlackRock approved to offer crypto services in UK, expanding digital asset footprint

BlackRock approved to offer crypto services in UK, expanding digital asset footprint

BlackRock has secured approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a registered crypto asset firm in the United Kingdom. The approval places BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, among a growing list of regulated companies in the region, including Coinbase and Kraken. This milestone also marks a significant step in the asset manager’s continued expansion

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UK Trade Associations Urge Special Crypto Envoy Appointment and Action Plan

UK Trade Associations Urge Special Crypto Envoy Appointment and Action Plan

A coalition of leading UK trade associations has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to appoint a special envoy for crypto and develop a comprehensive action plan to support the digital assets and blockchain sector. In a recent letter addressed to Varun Chandra, Starmer’s special adviser on business and investment, six UK digital economy

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